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Morning Business Report: Mortgage rates top 7% as borrowing costs reach two-year high
(LILAMAX)- Mortgage rates topped 7% this week, making a home loan the most expensive it has been in two years. The roughly one…
Georgia’s summer burn ban ends next week in 54 counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia’s summer burn ban is set to end next week in 54 counties, including several across Middle Georgia. The restrictions will be lifted Thursday, October 1. The annual burn ban runs from May 1 through the end…
Raising Cane’s to open first Macon restaurant Oct. 19, hiring more than 110 crewmembers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Raising Cane’s will open its first Macon location at 4951 Riverside Drive on Oct. 19th, bringing its popular chicken finger meals to Macon along with more than 110 new jobs. The fast-food chain, known for its chicken…
Give Like Dolly Day supports free books for children in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A campaign inspired by Dolly Parton’s commitment to helping children is encouraging people across Middle Georgia to give back Friday. September 25 is Give Like Dolly Day, an effort supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and its work…
Georgia investigation leads to arrests of Yemeni nationals in illegal THC probe
JESUP, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An eight-month investigation into illegal THC sales in Georgia has led to the arrests of several Yemeni nationals and searches at four smoke shops owned by Yemeni nationals, according to the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The department…
USPS announces 2026 holiday shipping deadlines for Christmas delivery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The U.S. Postal Service has announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season. Customers who want mail and packages to arrive before December 25 are encouraged to send them early. For destinations within…
A very Fall-like weekend ahead for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Pleasant Fall-like weather moves in through the start of the weekend across North and Middle Georgia. On the backside of a stacked low off the East Coast, a very dry and relatively cool airmass spreads over…
Macon YDC teacher named Georgia DJJ Teacher of the Year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A longtime teacher at the Macon Youth Development Campus has been named the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice's 2026-27 Teacher of the…
Helms College unveils new medical assistant training space in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Helms College has unveiled new training classrooms and learning labs for its School of Health Services in Macon. The new space includes…
Sunshine returns for a beautiful end to the work week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a couple of overcast days around Middle Georgia the sunshine will be back along with below average temperatures to finish the week. This Evening Cloud cover has been stubborn over Middle Georgia since filling back…
Warner Robins man sentenced to life in prison for aggravated sexual battery, child molestation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man was sentenced to life in prison Thursday after a jury found him guilty…
Every Southfield Elementary fifth grader receives new Nike shoes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fifth graders at Southfield Elementary School received a surprise Thursday that had them smiling from ear to ear. Through a partnership with Hope…
SR-71 Blackbird veterans meet visitors at Museum of Aviation through Saturday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One of the most celebrated aircraft in American history is drawing special attention this week at the Museum of Aviation…
IN THE KNOW: Expert urges repellent, standing water removal as West Nile cases rise in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As Georgia enters the final months of mosquito season, state health officials are urging residents to take extra precautions against mosquito…
Macon man found guilty of 21 federal drug, gun charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A federal jury found a Macon man guilty of 21 federal charges involving fentanyl, methamphetamine and firearms, including a machine gun, according…
Forsyth Fall Festival returns September 26 with vendors, kids’ zone and entertainment
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Downtown Forsyth is welcoming families for its Fall Festival and Community Yard Sale, featuring nearly 70 vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities and opportunities to…
Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico
(NBC)- A federal judge ordered the Trump administration early Thursday to temporarily restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico while…
Drone carrying marijuana, phones and tobacco intercepted near Johnson State Prison
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Law enforcement officers intercepted a drone carrying marijuana, tobacco, cellphones and other contraband intended for Johnson State Prison early Thursday morning,…
Keisha Lance Bottoms discusses grocery tax relief plan in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Democratic nominee for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms discussed her plan to lower everyday costs for Georgia families during a roundtable in Macon Friday. Her Local Grocery and Family Essentials Tax Relief Plan would give cities and…
Baldwin County residents voice frustration as commissioners approve tax increase
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County commissioners approved a 3.5-mill property tax increase Friday, setting the county's rate at 13.26 mills after residents again urged leaders to cut spending and find other ways to address the county’s financial problems. The…
UPDATE: 20-year-old arrested in Macon shooting that wounded 5 men
UPDATE (9/25/26): A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with Wednesday night's shooting near Anthony Road and Mercer University Drive that left five…
Macon-Bibb celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with festivals, music and community events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events highlighting Hispanic and Latino cultures, traditions and contributions. National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 through October 15, but events in Macon-Bibb will…
Georgia’s summer burn ban ends next week in 54 counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia’s summer burn ban is set to end next week in 54 counties, including several across Middle Georgia. The restrictions will be lifted Thursday, October 1. The annual burn ban runs from May 1 through the end…
Raising Cane’s to open first Macon restaurant Oct. 19, hiring more than 110 crewmembers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Raising Cane’s will open its first Macon location at 4951 Riverside Drive on Oct. 19th, bringing its popular chicken finger meals to Macon along with more than 110 new jobs. The fast-food chain, known for its chicken…
Give Like Dolly Day supports free books for children in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A campaign inspired by Dolly Parton’s commitment to helping children is encouraging people across Middle Georgia to give back Friday. September 25 is Give Like Dolly Day, an effort supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and its work…
Macon YDC teacher named Georgia DJJ Teacher of the Year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A longtime teacher at the Macon Youth Development Campus has been named the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice's 2026-27 Teacher of the…
Helms College unveils new medical assistant training space in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Helms College has unveiled new training classrooms and learning labs for its School of Health Services in Macon. The new space includes…
Sunshine returns for a beautiful end to the work week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a couple of overcast days around Middle Georgia the sunshine will be back along with below average temperatures to finish the week. This Evening Cloud cover has been stubborn over Middle Georgia since filling back…
Warner Robins man sentenced to life in prison for aggravated sexual battery, child molestation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Warner Robins man was sentenced to life in prison Thursday after a jury found him guilty…
Every Southfield Elementary fifth grader receives new Nike shoes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fifth graders at Southfield Elementary School received a surprise Thursday that had them smiling from ear to ear. Through a partnership with Hope…
SR-71 Blackbird veterans meet visitors at Museum of Aviation through Saturday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One of the most celebrated aircraft in American history is drawing special attention this week at the Museum of Aviation…
Macon man found guilty of 21 federal drug, gun charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A federal jury found a Macon man guilty of 21 federal charges involving fentanyl, methamphetamine and firearms, including a machine gun, according…
Forsyth Fall Festival returns September 26 with vendors, kids’ zone and entertainment
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Downtown Forsyth is welcoming families for its Fall Festival and Community Yard Sale, featuring nearly 70 vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities and opportunities to…
Drone carrying marijuana, phones and tobacco intercepted near Johnson State Prison
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Law enforcement officers intercepted a drone carrying marijuana, tobacco, cellphones and other contraband intended for Johnson State Prison early Thursday morning,…
Macon-Bibb Count celebrates Frank Johnson Recreation Center renovations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is celebrating the completion of major renovations at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday. The renovations include…
Jones County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 17-year-old Arri Martin
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 17-year-old girl. According to the sheriff’s office, Arri…
Georgia DNR sergeant dies after possible medical episode while on duty
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is mourning the death of a longtime law enforcement officer who died after a possible medical episode while on duty. Sergeant Ben Cunningham, a 27-year veteran of the department, died while…
Georgia’s summer burn ban ends next week in 54 counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia’s summer burn ban is set to end next week in 54 counties, including several across Middle Georgia. The restrictions will be lifted Thursday, October 1. The annual burn ban runs from May 1 through the end…
Georgia investigation leads to arrests of Yemeni nationals in illegal THC probe
JESUP, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An eight-month investigation into illegal THC sales in Georgia has led to the arrests of several Yemeni nationals and searches at four smoke shops owned by Yemeni nationals, according to the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The department…
IN THE KNOW: Expert urges repellent, standing water removal as West Nile cases rise in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As Georgia enters the final months of mosquito season, state health officials are urging residents to take extra precautions against mosquito…
Macon ranks among Georgia’s most expensive markets for gasoline
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Gas prices in Macon have reached $4.12 per gallon, placing the area among Georgia’s three most expensive metro markets as drivers across the state continue paying more at the pump. Georgia’s average price for regular unleaded…
Thomas Fanning named sole finalist to lead Georgia’s public university system
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Board of Regents named longtime business leader and Georgia Tech alumnus Thomas A. Fanning as the sole finalist of the USG (University System of Georgia) Chancellor. This follows a national search and the retirement of…
State Affairs Georgia to host Macon town hall on Georgia’s pedestrian safety crisis
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State Affairs Georgia is bringing state leaders, transportation officials, advocates and journalists together in Macon Sunday for a public town hall focused on Georgia’s pedestrian safety crisis. The “Killed While Crossing” town hall will take place…
IN THE KNOW: Asthma peak season arrives, experts warn families to prepare
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As fall approaches, millions of Americans brace for what experts call "asthma peak season"—a time when asthma-related emergencies and hospitalizations…
41NBC's Tyrik Wynn and Fiona King to moderate Middle Georgia Decides 2026 Candidate Forum
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia voters will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates running for offices across the ballot during the Middle Georgia Decides 2026 Candidate Forum Thursday, Sept. 17, in Macon. 41NBC morning anchors Tyrik Wynn…
Georgia reports West Nile virus death, expects more cases
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia has confirmed eight human cases of West Nile virus and one death this year, according to a news release Wednesday from the Georgia Department of Public Health. DPH expects the number of cases to increase and…
Georgia Parole Board denies clemency for Stacey Humphreys
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The State Board of Pardons and Paroles has denied clemency for condemned inmate Stacey Humphreys following a meeting to review his case. The board said it thoroughly considered the facts and circumstances of the case before reaching…
AI makes Georgia ballot secrecy flaw easier to exploit, researchers warn
ATLANTA (AP) — Security researchers say rapid advances in artificial intelligence are making it more critical to address a flaw in Georgia's voting equipment that can allow…
Stacey Humphreys faces Sept. 16 execution as board considers clemency
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Stacey Ian Humphreys is scheduled to be executed Sept. 16 for the 2003 murders of Cindy Williams and Lori Brown in Cobb County.…
Georgia tax revenues increase 3.5% in August, Kemp says
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia’s net tax collections approached $2.5 billion in August, an increase of $85.4 million, or 3.5%, compared with August 2025, Gov. Brian Kemp’s office said Wednesday. Net tax collections totaled about $2.41 billion in August 2025.…
GBI: Man wanted in death of Georgia police officer has died
UPDATE: The man wanted by law enforcement after they say he killed a Warm Springs police officer has died. According to an update from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office in Anderson, South Carolina stopped a…
Georgia corrections special agent arrested in Flock system misuse case
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The GBI has arrested and charged a Georgia Department of Corrections special agent with misuse of a license plate reader system. The GBI identified him as Robert “Bobby” Michael Keim, 45, of Eatonton. According to a GBI…
Georgia town remembers Dolly Parton’s love story and legacy
RINGGOLD, Georgia (CNN/WXIA) — For a town this small, Dolly Parton’s love story still looms large. More than six decades ago, Parton and Carl Dean chose Ringgold, Georgia, for their wedding. The town sits just south of Tennessee, but for…
Georgia Tech partners with NASA to train next generation of space workforce
(CNN)- Georgia Tech is helping prepare the next generation of workers for careers supporting NASA and the nation's space program. Sophomore aerospace major Gabi…
Morning Business Report: Mortgage rates top 7% as borrowing costs reach two-year high
(LILAMAX)- Mortgage rates topped 7% this week, making a home loan the most expensive it has been in two years. The roughly one…
USPS announces 2026 holiday shipping deadlines for Christmas delivery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The U.S. Postal Service has announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season. Customers who want mail and packages to arrive before December 25 are encouraged to send them early. For destinations within…
Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico
(NBC)- A federal judge ordered the Trump administration early Thursday to temporarily restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico while…
Trump prepares to host China's Xi Jinping following U.N. address
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is preparing to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for a high-profile state visit Thursday following a U.N. address focused on…
Morning Business Report: Trump administration reviews possible diesel export ban as fuel costs hit records
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump says his administration is reviewing a possible ban on U.S. diesel exports as record fuel prices put…
ICE incidents in Illinois and Texas draw scrutiny as investigations continue
(CNN)- Separate incidents involving federal immigration agents in Illinois and Texas are drawing scrutiny as authorities work to determine what happened. Surveillance video from Evanston,…
Trump faces packed diplomatic schedule at U.N. as White House press dispute heads to court
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, facing a packed diplomatic schedule as his…
Severe storms bring major flooding to Midwest as California prepares for El Niño
(CNN)- Severe storms have caused major flooding in parts of Ohio and Minnesota, damaging homes and businesses and prompting water rescues. In Ohio,…
Lawsuits raise questions about possible GLP-1 link to rare vision loss
(NBC)- A rare eye condition that can cause sudden and potentially permanent vision loss is at the center of lawsuits involving popular GLP-1 medications used…
Morning Business Report: Paramount nears possible Warner Bros. settlement as states remain divided
(LILAMAX)- Paramount is in advanced talks with state attorneys general to resolve an antitrust lawsuit blocking its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Sources…
Trump announces new plans for arch project as White House faces press access dispute
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is announcing new plans for his proposed arch construction project as his administration faces mounting criticism over its…
Airlines cut flights as rising fuel costs threaten higher holiday fares
(NBC)- Millions of Americans making holiday travel plans could face fewer flight options and higher fares as major U.S. airlines scale back some of their…
Amputees return to the field with athletic prosthetics at Atlanta Falcons event
(CNN)- After four years away from running and sports, Geoff Norman finally had an opportunity to get back on the field. Norman lost his…
Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza controversy during emotional Philadelphia concert
(NBC)- Ed Sheeran became emotional on stage Saturday night while publicly addressing the war in Gaza and the controversy surrounding rapper Macklemore's removal as an opening act…
Trump proposes 'AI Force' as debate over artificial intelligence regulation grows
(CNN)- President Donald Trump says he plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint a new AI czar as Washington and technology executives debate how…
Kennedy Center supporters plan protest as legal fight over building continues
(NBC)- Supporters of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts are planning a protest and human chain around the Washington institution Friday amid…
Morning Business Report: Data center utility protection bill stalls in Senate as health insurance costs rise
(LILAMAX)- A bipartisan proposal designed to protect consumers from electricity costs associated with new data centers has stalled in the…
Higher fuel prices put pressure on drivers, farmers and airlines
(CNN)-Rising fuel prices are putting pressure on drivers, farmers and airlines across the country, with some carriers considering cutting less-profitable flights as costs climb. Patrick De…
