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Bleckley County deputy arrested in family violence case, according to sheriff
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bleckley County deputy was arrested in Dublin on charges related to a family violence case, according to Bleckley County Sheriff Daniel Cape. In a Facebook post Thursday, Cape said Deputy James Austin, who serves in…
Middle Georgia peach season brings good size despite weather challenges
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach growers in Middle Georgia are navigating a 2026 season shaped by warm winter weather, late spring frost and recent heavy…
Bibb County narcotics investigation leads to 7 arrests
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Seven people were arrested after multiple search warrants were executed in a narcotics distribution investigation, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s…
Bibb deputies searching for man last seen after February jail release
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County deputies are asking for help finding a 47-year-old man who they say was last seen in February. The sheriff’s…
Hot temperatures engulfs Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) A high pressure center persists across the eastern U.S., with a midlevel anticyclone centered over the Appalachians. Hot conditions will continue underneath this pattern. Low temperatures started the morning in the mid to upper 70s across North…
WEEKEND WATCH: Middle Georgia Fourth of July guide - Parades, fireworks and family fun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With Independence Day right around the corner, communities across Middle Georgia are rolling out the red, white, and blue for a packed weekend of parades, fireworks, and family fun. Here’s your guide to the biggest events happening…
Court reverses order removing Macon DA’s Office from rape case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court order that disqualified the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office from prosecuting a Bibb County rape and child molestation case. The decision restores the office’s authority…
Warner Robins Fourth of July celebration to include live music, fireworks and food vendors
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins will celebrate Independence Day with live music, food vendors, family activities and…
Forsyth to host annual Fireworks Over Forsyth celebration
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Forsyth will celebrate Independence Day with its annual Fireworks Over Forsyth event on Saturday, July 4, featuring live music, food vendors…
Trump prepares for America's 250th celebration
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is preparing for the nation's 250th birthday celebration as festivities get underway across the country. Events include tall ships arriving in New York, fireworks displays nationwide…
Son charged in killing of mother of NFL veteran Calais Campbell
(NBC)- A 41-year-old man is facing murder charges after police say he killed his mother, the mother of NFL veteran Calais Campbell, inside her Buckhead…
Morning Business Report: Trump administration plans USMCA changes as Dow reaches record high
(LILAMAX)- The Trump administration says it will not renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, in its current form. The decision begins a series…
Couple arrested after climbing Empire State Building
(CNN)- Two people are facing charges after climbing the spire of the Empire State Building in a dangerous stunt that prompted a police response in Manhattan. Police body camera…
Atrium Health doctor shares safety tips ahead of July 4 celebrations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With July 4 approaching, Dr. Rebecca Gay, medical director at Atrium Health Navicent Milledgeville, is urging residents to keep safety in…
Bibb deputies arrest man accused of stalking woman, killing her pet
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A stalking suspect was arrested Tuesday morning after a vehicle pursuit ended…
What to know before Warner Robins’ Independence Day Celebration
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins has released parking, shuttle and entry information for its 43rd Annual Independence Day Celebration. The celebration is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, at the McConnell-Talbert Stadium parking lot. Gates open…
Hot temperatures and high indices stick around
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A high pressure pattern persists over the Southeast through the short term period, with very little movement in the broad ridge in the upper levels of the atmosphere as it closes off and develops into a…
Bleckley County announces Fourth of July celebration, summer events and family activities
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Residents across Bleckley County will have several opportunities to celebrate, volunteer and connect with the community throughout July and early August as local organizations host a…
Cherry blossom tree honors longtime Macon volunteer Helen Weathers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A cherry blossom tree was planted Thursday at Carolyn Crayton Park in honor of Helen Weathers, a lifelong supporter of the Macon community…
Bleckley County deputy arrested in family violence case, according to sheriff
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bleckley County deputy was arrested in Dublin on charges related to a family violence case, according to Bleckley County Sheriff Daniel Cape. In a Facebook post Thursday, Cape said Deputy James Austin, who serves in…
Middle Georgia peach season brings good size despite weather challenges
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach growers in Middle Georgia are navigating a 2026 season shaped by warm winter weather, late spring frost and recent heavy…
Bibb County narcotics investigation leads to 7 arrests
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Seven people were arrested after multiple search warrants were executed in a narcotics distribution investigation, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s…
Bibb deputies searching for man last seen after February jail release
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County deputies are asking for help finding a 47-year-old man who they say was last seen in February. The sheriff’s…
WEEKEND WATCH: Middle Georgia Fourth of July guide - Parades, fireworks and family fun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With Independence Day right around the corner, communities across Middle Georgia are rolling out the red, white, and blue for a packed weekend of parades, fireworks, and family fun. Here’s your guide to the biggest events happening…
Dublin VA nurses honored with DAISY Award
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two nurses at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin have received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The medical center announced licensed practical nurse Jacqueline Lamar and registered nurse Mykhandria Curry as recipients of…
Court reverses order removing Macon DA’s Office from rape case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court order that disqualified the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office from prosecuting a Bibb County rape and child molestation case. The decision restores the office’s authority…
Warner Robins Fourth of July celebration to include live music, fireworks and food vendors
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins will celebrate Independence Day with live music, food vendors, family activities and…
Forsyth to host annual Fireworks Over Forsyth celebration
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Forsyth will celebrate Independence Day with its annual Fireworks Over Forsyth event on Saturday, July 4, featuring live music, food vendors…
Atrium Health doctor shares safety tips ahead of July 4 celebrations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With July 4 approaching, Dr. Rebecca Gay, medical director at Atrium Health Navicent Milledgeville, is urging residents to keep safety in…
Bibb deputies arrest man accused of stalking woman, killing her pet
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A stalking suspect was arrested Tuesday morning after a vehicle pursuit ended…
What to know before Warner Robins’ Independence Day Celebration
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins has released parking, shuttle and entry information for its 43rd Annual Independence Day Celebration. The celebration is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, at the McConnell-Talbert Stadium parking lot. Gates open…
Bleckley County announces Fourth of July celebration, summer events and family activities
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Residents across Bleckley County will have several opportunities to celebrate, volunteer and connect with the community throughout July and early August as local organizations host a…
Ocmulgee Mounds could become Georgia’s first national park after House hearing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A House Natural Resources subcommittee held a hearing Wednesday on a bill that would redesignate Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park as…
Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for murder in Bibb 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 effort to encourage…
14-year-old in custody after shots fired at Jones County home
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 14-year-old boy is in custody after deputies responded to a report of shots fired at a Jones County residence, according to…
Coroner: 21-year-old dies after fall through roof on Eisenhower Parkway
UPDATE: Coroner Leon Jones identified the man who died after falling on Tuesday as Luis Islas-Cortez. Jones says he was from north Georgia. UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the call for assistance came into the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center at…
Son charged in killing of mother of NFL veteran Calais Campbell
(NBC)- A 41-year-old man is facing murder charges after police say he killed his mother, the mother of NFL veteran Calais Campbell, inside her Buckhead…
Former Georgia teacher indicted on nearly 30 sex crime charges
(CNN)- A former Alexander High School teacher is facing nearly 30 criminal charges after a Douglas County grand jury indicted her on allegations of sexual misconduct…
Tim Dugger to perform before Quaker State 400 at EchoPark
HAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Country singer and songwriter Tim Dugger will perform a pre-race concert before the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway on Sunday, July 12. EchoPark Speedway announced Wednesday that Dugger will perform at the Cracker Barrel Fan…
Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp’s call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about moving too quickly after a U.S. Supreme Court decision weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters. House…
Rick Jackson beats Burt Jones for Georgia GOP governor nomination
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Rick Jackson has won Georgia’s Republican nomination for governor, defeating Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Tuesday's runoff after Jones led the field in last month's primary. Jackson will face Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in the November…
Rep. Mike Collins wins Georgia’s GOP Senate nomination and will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
ATLANTA (AP) — Rep. Mike Collins on Tuesday defeated first-time candidate Derek Dooley for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination in Georgia, advancing to face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff for a seat that will help determine control of Capitol Hill for…
Crawford County girl 'so excited and so humble' to witness World Cup in person
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – Back in April, Crawford County's Bailey DeWitt and her mother Susanna got the call of a lifetime, which ultimately led to two…
Dooley says Republicans need a political outsider for November
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp stood with Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley on Monday as Dooley made the case that Republicans need a political outsider to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Dooley and Kemp contrasted Dooley…
Kemp points to shared record in support of Burt Jones campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp publicly supported Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over the weekend in the Republican race for governor. During a news conference Monday morning, Kemp said he views Jones as the best option to defeat Democratic…
Foster children in Georgia to be automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Eligible foster children in Georgia will be automatically enrolled in new tax-advantaged investment accounts created under federal law, according to Gov. Brian Kemp’s office. Kemp’s office says the accounts, called "Trump Accounts," are part of First Lady…
Children’s patients inspire Chase Elliott’s Atlanta paint scheme
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Dawsonville native and NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott will race a special baseball-themed No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet at EchoPark Speedway next month to benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The Chase Elliott Foundation announced Wednesday…
Derek Dooley campaigns with Gov. Brian Kemp in Sandersville ahead of U.S. Senate Runoff Election
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley campaigned in Sandersville Monday alongside Brian Kemp as part of Dooley’s…
Georgia business leaders spotlight data, electricity as drivers of economic growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Leaders from across Georgia gathered in Atlanta this week to discuss the state’s evolving energy sector, with a focus on how data is powering both the economy and daily life. The rapid growth of data centers was…
Officials warn of high E. coli levels in Chattahoochee River
(CNN)- The Chattahoochee River is a popular summer destination for people across metro Atlanta looking to boat, swim and cool off — but officials are warning…
ACC releases early Georgia Tech kickoff times, TV assignments
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team will open the 2026 season in primetime and will have multiple nationally televised games during the first month of the season, according to the ACC. The Atlantic Coast Conference released…
Bob Horner, Braves legend of the 1980s, dies at 68
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Atlanta Braves star Bob Horner has died at the age of 68, according to the Atlanta Braves. Horner was the first overall pick in the 1978 MLB Draft and made his Major League debut just days…
Hundreds cited statewide during Memorial Day travel period
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia State Patrol troopers and officers across the state have made hundreds of DUI, distracted driving and seat belt arrests and citations during the Memorial Day holiday travel period. The Georgia Department of Public Safety says troopers…
UPDATE: Jury convicts man in Brooke Sides hit-and-run death
UPDATE (5/21/26): A Butts County jury has convicted Nathan Shane Upchurch in the death of Brooke Bedard Sides, according to the Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. The DA's Office says Upchurch was convicted Wednesday in Sides' hit-and-run death. Following…
Americans celebrate 250th Fourth of July with fireworks and travel surge
(NBC)- Communities across the country are marking America's 250th birthday with fireworks, celebrations and a surge in holiday travel despite dangerous summer heat. Patriotic displays…
Morning Business Report: Jeep named America's most patriotic brand in new survey
(LILAMAX)- According to Brand Keys' annual study, Jeep ranks as the most patriotic brand in America for 2026. The company says brands that authentically…
Record heat strains power grid and disrupts Fourth of July celebrations
(CNN)- A dangerous heat wave continues to grip the East Coast, bringing record temperatures, straining the power grid and forcing changes to some Fourth of…
Trump prepares for America's 250th celebration
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is preparing for the nation's 250th birthday celebration as festivities get underway across the country. Events include tall ships arriving in New York, fireworks displays nationwide…
Morning Business Report: Trump administration plans USMCA changes as Dow reaches record high
(LILAMAX)- The Trump administration says it will not renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, in its current form. The decision begins a series…
Couple arrested after climbing Empire State Building
(CNN)- Two people are facing charges after climbing the spire of the Empire State Building in a dangerous stunt that prompted a police response in Manhattan. Police body camera…
Heat dome threatens half the U.S. ahead of Independence Day
(CNN)- A dangerous heat dome is expected to bring prolonged extreme temperatures to nearly half the country as millions of Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day…
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship and sides with states on transgender athletes
(NBC)- The U.S. Supreme Court issued two landmark rulings that will have nationwide implications for immigration and school sports. In a 6-3 decision, the…
Morning Business Report: Trump Accounts launch for children as Dow posts another record high
(LILAMAX)- A new savings account program for children will launch on July 4. Known as a 530A or "Trump Account," the program…
Supreme Court blocks Trump birthright citizenship order, strikes down party spending limits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices relied…
Supreme Court weighs birthright citizenship as Trump scores mixed legal victories
(NBC)- All eyes are on the U.S. Supreme Court as justices prepare to issue a closely watched ruling on birthright citizenship. The case centers on…
Morning Business Report: Student loan repayment changes begin as markets reach record highs
(LILAMAX)- Millions of federal student loan borrowers enrolled in the SAVE repayment plan should watch for an important email from the U.S. Department…
Colorado wildfires grow as officials warn against Fourth of July fireworks amid dangerous heat
(CNN)- As millions of Americans prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, officials across the country are warning that dangerous weather conditions could…
Peace talks resume after U.S.-Iran fighting escalates in Strait of Hormuz
(NBC)- Hopes for a lasting peace between the United States and Iran remain uncertain after a weekend escalation in fighting around the Strait of Hormuz,…
Morning Business Report: Prime Day spending jumps as retailers, automakers and job market face changing economy
(LILAMAX)- Amazon's Prime Day and competing sales events helped drive a surge in online spending, offering a glimpse into how…
Deadly Kentucky flooding kills 4 as western wildfires claim firefighters' lives
(CNN)- Heavy rain and dangerous weather claimed lives on opposite sides of the country this weekend, as deadly flooding struck Kentucky and fast-moving wildfires burned…
July 4 travel rush expected to break records
(NBC)- The countdown to Independence Day is on, and millions of Americans are preparing to travel for the holiday weekend. AAA projects more than 72 million people will…
Tech Report: OpenAI delays ChatGPT 5.6 release as AI oversight expands
(LILAMAX)- OpenAI is reportedly changing how it plans to launch the next version of ChatGPT. According to The Information, the company will initially make ChatGPT…

