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Kemp signs public safety, law enforcement bills in Georgia
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed several bills Wednesday supporting law enforcement. One of those is House Bill 1128, which allows for a one-time…
Warner Robins woman sentenced in Cru Nightclub shooting
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted in a 2024 nightclub shooting, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors say 26-year-old Katlyn Cammile Green was…
Strong to severe storms possible overnight tonight and tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A slow moving incoming cold front will bring thunderstorms to Middle Georgia tonight and much of tomorrow with the possibility that a few may be severe. This Evening There’s been a lot of sunshine today and…
National Day of Prayer events planned in Macon and Warner Robins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Communities in Middle Georgia are preparing to observe the 75th Annual National Day of Prayer with events scheduled in both Macon and Warner Robins. In Macon, a noon service will be held on May 7th at Rosa…
GBI: Two men arrested after shooting at McRae-Helena block party
MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting at a block party in McRae-Helena that injured two people, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. 23-year-old Jermaine Lamont Robinson of McRae-Helena and 24-year-old Xavier…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Tax refunds, Macon film production lead business headlines
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We have the latest on what’s driving economic growth across the state in this week's Georgia Business Focus: Georgia Chamber and…
Possible strong storms on the way for Middle Georgia tonight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Low to mid-level flow has turned to the south to southwest and is drawing in warm moist air. Dewpoints are slowly rising and should be mainly in the lower 60s. Currently there are no showers in…
Beyond Pink Ribbons hosting breast cancer support walk in Wrightsville
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Wrightsville cancer survivor is turning her personal experience with breast cancer into community support through a new walk aimed at helping…
Morning Business Report: AMC bringing live concerts to theaters as Delta cuts free snacks
(LILAMAX)- AMC Theatres is partnering with Arena One to bring live concert experiences directly to movie theaters across the country. The companies…
Trump pauses Project Freedom as Iran peace talks continue
(NBC)- Donald Trump has paused “Project Freedom,” the U.S. military operation designed to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward a broader peace…
Democrats question funding for Trump White House ballroom project
(NBC)- New images released this week show rapid construction underway on White House ballroom renovations championed by Donald Trump, but the project is now drawing criticism from…
Savannah officer suspended after viral arrest video sparks lawsuit
(CNN)- A viral arrest video from downtown Savannah has led to a lawsuit and an internal police investigation after footage appeared to show an officer shoving a…
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock secures $1.1M in Hurricane Helene recovery funds for the City of Soperton
SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Soperton will receive more than $1.1 million in federal disaster relief funding to help cover costs from Hurricane Helene. U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock announced Wednesday he secured $1,122,112.83 for the City of Soperton. …
Semi-truck crash causes train derailment in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A semi-truck overturned and caused a train car to derail early Wednesday morning in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched around 3 a.m. to Highway 83 North at Berner…
UPDATE: Arrest made in Macon shooting that left woman in critical condition
UPDATE: Deputies say a man is now in custody in connection with a shooting Tuesday that left a woman in critical condition. According to an update from the sheriff's office, 29-year-old Anthony Allen is facing charges of aggravated assault family…
Inmate convicted in deadly Baldwin State Prison stabbing
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Baldwin County jury has convicted a state prison inmate of murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of another inmate. The Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office says Traquan Rashad Bangs was found guilty of…
Macon attorney arrested in Bibb County Jail drug case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 60-year-old attorney has been arrested after investigators say drugs were brought into the Bibb County Jail. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began after corrections deputies found documents inside an envelope that…
Piedmont Macon explains stroke warning signs and risks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Piedmont Macon says recognizing the warning signs of a stroke and acting quickly can save lives. Monica Cook, stroke manager at Piedmont Macon, says…
UPDATE: Arrests made in December shooting in Dexter that left man dead
UPDATE (5/6/26): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Wednesday the arrests of two people in connection with a murder in December 2025. According to an update from the GBI, 18-year-old Jeremiah Terrell Worthen of Dublin and 19-year-old Taze Shaquor Worthen…
GBI investigating after 18-year-old shot multiple times in Dublin
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An 18-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting early Wednesday morning at a Dublin apartment complex, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI said in a news release that the shooting happened…
Kemp signs agriculture bills, tax relief measures into law
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Gov. Brian Kemp signed nearly a dozen agricultural bills and resolutions into law Wednesday, covering a wide range of issues affecting Georgia's…
Macon-Bibb celebrates 14 years as age-friendly community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County is marking 14 years as the first community in the nation to be designated age-friendly by AARP and the World Health Organization. The 14th annual Age-Friendly Community Celebration was held at the Macon Mall Wednesday,…
Kemp signs public safety, law enforcement bills in Georgia
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed several bills Wednesday supporting law enforcement. One of those is House Bill 1128, which allows for a one-time…
Warner Robins woman sentenced in Cru Nightclub shooting
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted in a 2024 nightclub shooting, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors say 26-year-old Katlyn Cammile Green was…
Strong to severe storms possible overnight tonight and tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A slow moving incoming cold front will bring thunderstorms to Middle Georgia tonight and much of tomorrow with the possibility that a few may be severe. This Evening There’s been a lot of sunshine today and…
National Day of Prayer events planned in Macon and Warner Robins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Communities in Middle Georgia are preparing to observe the 75th Annual National Day of Prayer with events scheduled in both Macon and Warner Robins. In Macon, a noon service will be held on May 7th at Rosa…
GBI: Two men arrested after shooting at McRae-Helena block party
MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting at a block party in McRae-Helena that injured two people, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. 23-year-old Jermaine Lamont Robinson of McRae-Helena and 24-year-old Xavier…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Tax refunds, Macon film production lead business headlines
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We have the latest on what’s driving economic growth across the state in this week's Georgia Business Focus: Georgia Chamber and…
Beyond Pink Ribbons hosting breast cancer support walk in Wrightsville
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Wrightsville cancer survivor is turning her personal experience with breast cancer into community support through a new walk aimed at helping…
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock secures $1.1M in Hurricane Helene recovery funds for the City of Soperton
SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Soperton will receive more than $1.1 million in federal disaster relief funding to help cover costs from Hurricane Helene. U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock announced Wednesday he secured $1,122,112.83 for the City of Soperton. …
Semi-truck crash causes train derailment in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A semi-truck overturned and caused a train car to derail early Wednesday morning in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched around 3 a.m. to Highway 83 North at Berner…
UPDATE: Arrest made in Macon shooting that left woman in critical condition
UPDATE: Deputies say a man is now in custody in connection with a shooting Tuesday that left a woman in critical condition. According to an update from the sheriff's office, 29-year-old Anthony Allen is facing charges of aggravated assault family…
Inmate convicted in deadly Baldwin State Prison stabbing
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Baldwin County jury has convicted a state prison inmate of murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of another inmate. The Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office says Traquan Rashad Bangs was found guilty of…
Macon attorney arrested in Bibb County Jail drug case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 60-year-old attorney has been arrested after investigators say drugs were brought into the Bibb County Jail. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began after corrections deputies found documents inside an envelope that…
Piedmont Macon explains stroke warning signs and risks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Piedmont Macon says recognizing the warning signs of a stroke and acting quickly can save lives. Monica Cook, stroke manager at Piedmont Macon, says…
Bibb County Schools announces 2026 valedictorians and salutatorians
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District is recognizing its top academic performers, announcing valedictorians and salutatorians for the Class of 2026 across its high schools. District leaders say the students earned the honors through academic achievement, leadership…
Kemp signs agriculture bills, tax relief measures into law
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Gov. Brian Kemp signed nearly a dozen agricultural bills and resolutions into law Wednesday, covering a wide range of issues affecting Georgia's…
Savannah officer suspended after viral arrest video sparks lawsuit
(CNN)- A viral arrest video from downtown Savannah has led to a lawsuit and an internal police investigation after footage appeared to show an officer shoving a…
Warner Robins man sentenced after crashing stolen Humvee into Army building
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Warner Robins man will spend nearly three years in federal prison after investigators say he stole a military vehicle and drove it into an Army headquarters building. Treamon Dominic Lacy, 42, was sentenced to 33…
Georgia lawmaker warns of risks after voting rights ruling
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-A Georgia lawmaker is warning of potential risks to fair representation following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting voting rights protections, as state leaders signal changes to congressional maps may still be ahead. State Rep. Floyd Griffin…
Georgia begins sending out special tax refunds — here’s who qualifies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia taxpayers could start seeing extra money in their accounts soon. Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue say the state has begun issuing one-time special tax refunds approved during the 2026 legislative session. The…
Early voting in Georgia nears 180,000 Ballots as turnout continues to climb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Early voting numbers in Georgia continue to rise, with state officials pointing to strong turnout just days into the voting…
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones backs gas tax extension, weighs in on redistricting debate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As gas prices continue to climb across the country, Georgia leaders are considering whether to extend relief at the…
Former President Joe Biden endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms for Governor
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Joe Biden has endorsed Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia’s race for governor, marking his first endorsement in the state’s 2026 election cycle as the primary approaches. In a video message released to voters, Biden…
What Warnock said about Georgia wildfires and response efforts
(CNN/WUPA)- U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock is praising first responders and expressing support for communities impacted by wildfires in South Georgia. Warnock said he recently spent time with emergency crews working on the ground, highlighting their efforts to protect vulnerable residents…
Gov. Kemp warns Georgia wildfires will continue despite recent rain
(CNN)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp toured parts of the state Tuesday impacted by ongoing wildfires as dry conditions continue to fuel fire activity. Officials say low…
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…
Trump pauses Project Freedom as Iran peace talks continue
(NBC)- Donald Trump has paused “Project Freedom,” the U.S. military operation designed to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward a broader peace…
Democrats question funding for Trump White House ballroom project
(NBC)- New images released this week show rapid construction underway on White House ballroom renovations championed by Donald Trump, but the project is now drawing criticism from…
Secret Service shoots armed suspect near the White House
(NBC)- Federal authorities are investigating after Secret Service agents shot an armed suspect near the White House Monday afternoon. According to the United States Secret Service, 45-year-old…
Iran attacks oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire
(NBC)- Fresh attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are testing the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran as violence in the…
Prosecutors say Palisades Fire suspect was obsessed with Luigi Mangione
(NBC)- Prosecutors say 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is charged in connection with the wildfire that killed 12 people and destroyed entire neighborhoods, had become fixated on…
Dashcam video shows United plane clipping light pole near Newark Airport
(NBC)- Dramatic dashcam video is shedding new light on a frightening aviation incident involving a United Airlines flight attempting to land at Newark Liberty International…
Spirit Airlines shutdown leaves travelers stranded and employees searching for answers
(NBC)- Thousands of travelers across the country are scrambling to make new plans after the sudden collapse of Spirit Airlines over the weekend. The discount…
Morning Business Report: Graduates face lower salaries as markets react to global tensions
(LILAMAX)- New college graduates entering the workforce this year may need to adjust their salary expectations as new data shows a significant gap…
Trump launches Project Freedom to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz
(NBC)- Donald Trump announced a new military-backed initiative aimed at easing global shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran continue despite…
Debate grows over Trump war powers as Iran ceasefire holds
(NBC)- A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is holding 60 days into the conflict, but political tensions are escalating in Washington over presidential…
Dramatic NYC house explosion caught on police body camera
(NBC)- Dramatic body camera footage captured the moment a house exploded in New York City while police officers responded to a domestic dispute early Thursday morning. The…
Twitch streamer hit by car during viral cross-country faith walk
A Philadelphia Twitch streamer known for documenting a cross-country “faith walk” was struck by a vehicle in Indiana while thousands watched live online. Authorities say 27-year-old…
Former President Joe Biden endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms for Governor
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Joe Biden has endorsed Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia’s race for governor, marking his first endorsement in the state’s 2026 election cycle as the primary approaches. In a video message released to voters, Biden…
Gas prices surge as Iran conflict drives economic concerns
(NBC)- The national average for gasoline has reached $4.23 per gallon — the highest level since the war with Iran began — putting pressure on families, commuters…
Morning Business Report: Iran’s currency hits record low as oil prices rise and Fed holds rates steady
(LILAMAX)- Iran’s economy is facing mounting pressure as the country’s currency plunged to a record low amid ongoing tensions…
FCC orders early renewals for Disney stations amid Kimmel controversy
(NBC)- An unprecedented move by the Federal Communications Commission is raising questions about the future of several major local TV stations owned by The Walt Disney…
Severe storms and wildfires impact multiple states
(CNN)- A powerful tornado has caused significant damage in Mineral Wells as a widespread severe weather outbreak continues across the central and southern United States. Local officials say parts…
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted over Instagram post involving seashell image
(NBC NEWS)- A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey related to an Instagram post he made last year, according to reporting from NBC News. The post showed seashells arranged in the numbers “86…

