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Morning Business Report: U.S. automakers push Congress for permanent ban on Chinese connected vehicles
(LILAMAX)- Major U.S. automakers are urging Congress to permanently ban the domestic sale, import and manufacturing of Chinese connected vehicles, hardware and…
Judge will declare mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case, gives defense 1 hour to appeal for stay
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Judge says he is going to declare a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case, then gives defense 1 hour to appeal. PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — The deadlocked jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial started a seventh day of…
UPDATE: Missing 89-year-old Monroe County man found safe
UPDATE (9/4/26): Deputies said in an update Friday that James Brown has been found safe. ORIGINAL STORY (9/3/26): FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding an 89-year-old man who was last seen Wednesday…
Lindsay Clancy jury tensions rise as deliberations enter seventh day
(NBC)- Tensions are escalating in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial as a new note from the jury appears to indicate one juror is at odds with…
Gas prices climb ahead of Labor Day weekend
(CNN)- Americans hitting the road for Labor Day weekend are facing higher prices at the pump as international conflicts continue to drive up the cost of oil and…
Relief from the heat is on the way
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's another hot afternoon across North and Middle Georgia thanks to the dome of high pressure overhead and ridging aloft still in place over the Mississippi Valley extending eastward. Make sure to stay hydrated and take…
Ruling clears former Perry High star Dae’Quan Wright, other ex-pros for LSU roster
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (41NBC/WMGT) — A Louisiana judge's ruling clears the way for former Perry High School football star Dae'Quan Wright and other…
Sheriff: No credible evidence of Taylor County school shooting threat
BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies and Butler police officers will increase their presence at Taylor County schools Friday as they investigate rumors of a school shooting threat. According to a Facebook post Thursday night from Taylor County Sheriff John "Bubba"…
UPDATE: Sheriff’s office releases new details on deadly Gray Highway crash
UPDATE (9/3/26): The crash that killed 78-year-old Cheryl Diane Reed involved three vehicles, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff's office says the crash happened at Gray Highway and Woodlawn Drive. According to a…
Labor Day travel outlook: Drivers urged to prepare as holiday traffic increases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For many people, Labor Day weekend means one last trip before the summer comes to an end. But with more…
Storm odds climb slightly Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A handful of storms will be possible Friday afternoon and evening around Middle Georgia. This Evening A partly sunny and hot afternoon will become a mostly clear and warm night as the wind flows lightly out…
UPDATE: All 12 defendants sentenced in Macon’s Operation Mobile Order drug case
UPDATE (9/3/26): The final two defendants connected to the federal Operation Mobile Order drug trafficking investigation were sentenced Thursday, completing the sentencing of all 12 people convicted in the case. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office…
Baldwin County school officials detail response to false emergency calls
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County School District officials say false emergency reports and non-credible threats remain an ongoing concern, with the district already receiving one…
Morning Business Report: Employer health care costs could jump 11% as travel and airline trends shift
(LILAMAX)- U.S. employers could face their largest health care cost increase in decades, according to a new survey. Marsh, the…
Arkansas trooper's use of force under review after high-speed chase
(NBC)- An Arkansas state trooper's use of force is under review after dash-camera video showed a man being repeatedly pulled by his hair and punched following…
Two dead, three officers injured in Minneapolis mass shooting
(CNN)- Two people were killed and several others were injured, including three police officers, after a mass shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building Wednesday. Minneapolis police…
Another day of triple digit heat indices bake Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The continued presence of high pressure will keep things toasty in the short term for North and Middle Georgia. High pressure starts to break down today which will lend to a little bit better chance for…
Baldwin County taxpayers could bear burden of $15 million budget crisis
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Baldwin County taxpayers could bear the burden of a $15 million budget crisis as county leaders work to address a major payment due by the end of the year. Interim County Manager Paul Van Haute spoke to…
Republican nominee Rick Jackson outlines priorities at Perry rally
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson spoke to supporters in Perry Friday, outlining his priorities on affordability, education, health care, public safety and government accountability. Jackson said Georgians are facing higher costs for groceries, gas, insurance and…
GDC: Gang-related fight at Wilcox State Prison leaves inmate dead
ABBEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An inmate died, and nine others were injured after a fight involving several inmates at Wilcox State Prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The GDC confirmed the altercation happened Sept. 3 and is believed to…
Labor Day safety tips for swimming, grilling and travel
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fire officials and the American Red Cross are urging Middle Georgia families to keep safety in mind as they travel, swim, grill and spend time outdoors over the Labor Day weekend. Keep grills away from the…
UPDATE: Missing 89-year-old Monroe County man found safe
UPDATE (9/4/26): Deputies said in an update Friday that James Brown has been found safe. ORIGINAL STORY (9/3/26): FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding an 89-year-old man who was last seen Wednesday…
Ruling clears former Perry High star Dae’Quan Wright, other ex-pros for LSU roster
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (41NBC/WMGT) — A Louisiana judge's ruling clears the way for former Perry High School football star Dae'Quan Wright and other…
Sheriff: No credible evidence of Taylor County school shooting threat
BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies and Butler police officers will increase their presence at Taylor County schools Friday as they investigate rumors of a school shooting threat. According to a Facebook post Thursday night from Taylor County Sheriff John "Bubba"…
UPDATE: Sheriff’s office releases new details on deadly Gray Highway crash
UPDATE (9/3/26): The crash that killed 78-year-old Cheryl Diane Reed involved three vehicles, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff's office says the crash happened at Gray Highway and Woodlawn Drive. According to a…
Labor Day travel outlook: Drivers urged to prepare as holiday traffic increases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For many people, Labor Day weekend means one last trip before the summer comes to an end. But with more…
Storm odds climb slightly Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A handful of storms will be possible Friday afternoon and evening around Middle Georgia. This Evening A partly sunny and hot afternoon will become a mostly clear and warm night as the wind flows lightly out…
UPDATE: All 12 defendants sentenced in Macon’s Operation Mobile Order drug case
UPDATE (9/3/26): The final two defendants connected to the federal Operation Mobile Order drug trafficking investigation were sentenced Thursday, completing the sentencing of all 12 people convicted in the case. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office…
Baldwin County school officials detail response to false emergency calls
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County School District officials say false emergency reports and non-credible threats remain an ongoing concern, with the district already receiving one…
Baldwin County taxpayers could bear burden of $15 million budget crisis
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Baldwin County taxpayers could bear the burden of a $15 million budget crisis as county leaders work to address a major payment due by the end of the year. Interim County Manager Paul Van Haute spoke to…
UPDATE: Kemp appoints 7 temporary members to Dublin school board
UPDATE (9/2/26): Gov. Brian Kemp appointed seven temporary replacement members to the Dublin City Board of Education Wednesday, filling every seat left vacant when he suspended the previous board members last month. The appointments, which took effect immediately, are: Teresa…
UPDATE: Deputies say missing 27-year-old man found safe
UPDATE (9/2/26): Bibb County deputies said in an update Wednesday that 27-year-old Kevin Dwayne Stone has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY (9/1/26): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a 27-year-old…
GEORGIA BUSINESS FOCUS: Black leaders unveil "Georgia Blackprint" to boost economic opportunity
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Georgia continues to experience economic growth, leaders across the state are working to ensure Black businesses also benefit from…
Sunshine and heat roll on Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push into the mid-upper 90s with heat indexes over 100 degrees again Thursday afternoon. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will become a mostly clear and warm night as temperatures only drop into the…
Red Cross urges Middle Georgia families to build emergency kits
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross is urging Middle Georgia families to prepare now for hurricanes, severe storms, house fires and other emergencies before…
Unloaded firearm found in student’s backpack at school in Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An unloaded firearm was found in a student’s backpack during a search on campus, according to a message from Huntingon Middle School Principal Marlon Robinson that was sent to parents. Robinson said school administrators found the…
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…
Dublin man gets nearly 5 years in federal prison in gun case
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 41-year-old Dublin man has been sentenced to 56 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the…
Macon woman indicted on human trafficking, RICO charges involving teen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 48-year-old Macon woman faces three human trafficking charges and a RICO charge in a multi-county investigation involving a 17-year-old girl who had been reported missing. In a news release, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr identified…
Report: Half of Georgia counties lack adequate maternity care
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Millions of families in the U.S. struggle…
Two missing Atlanta girls found safe after disappearing with family friend
(CNN)- Two young girls who had been missing since Saturday night have been found safe in Atlanta after police received a tip about their location.…
Suspected arsonist caught on video setting Lawrenceville home on fire
(NBC)- Authorities are searching for a suspected arsonist after video appeared to capture a person setting fire to a Lawrenceville, Georgia, home while six people were…
Georgia's Future: Looking Ahead to the Next 250 Years - Georgia's American Journey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, many Georgians are already looking toward the future. Throughout 41NBC's…
Georgia woman sues Kaiser Permanente after alleged cancer misdiagnosis led to hysterectomy
(CNN)- A Georgia woman has filed a lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente, alleging she underwent an unnecessary hysterectomy after being mistakenly diagnosed with an aggressive…
GHSA moves basketball state championships from Macon to Atlanta for two seasons
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia High School Association is moving its basketball state championships from Macon to Atlanta for the next two seasons while Macon builds a new arena. GHSA announced Monday that the championship games will be played…
Atlanta police rescue 2-year-old after carjacking caught on camera
(NBC)- Newly released police video shows the dramatic rescue of a 2-year-old girl after she was taken during a carjacking in Atlanta. According to police, the child's…
Wild Adventures makes splash on National Waterpark Day with safety tips for families
VALDOSTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tuesday is National Waterpark Day, and Wild Adventures is celebrating by inviting families to beat the heat with a…
Federal report faults BioLab after 2024 fire as lawsuits grow
(CNN)- A new federal investigation into the 2024 BioLab fire in Rockdale County is fueling a growing wave of lawsuits, with investigators detailing what they describe…
41NBC in Marietta as President Trump speaks at Wheeler High School
MARIETTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — President Donald Trump took the stage Wednesday at Wheeler High School in Cobb County for a speech focused on his administration's…
Houston County-developed autism training becomes statewide requirement
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia first responders must complete autism response training under the recently signed "Rio’s Law." The new curriculum was developed directly by the Houston County…
Georgia Business Focus: Digital innovation, rising energy costs and business excellence
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here's the latest Georgia Business Focus: Digital infrastructure alliance launched The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of the…
Morning Business Report: U.S. automakers push Congress for permanent ban on Chinese connected vehicles
(LILAMAX)- Major U.S. automakers are urging Congress to permanently ban the domestic sale, import and manufacturing of Chinese connected vehicles, hardware and…
Judge will declare mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case, gives defense 1 hour to appeal for stay
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Judge says he is going to declare a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case, then gives defense 1 hour to appeal. PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — The deadlocked jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial started a seventh day of…
Lindsay Clancy jury tensions rise as deliberations enter seventh day
(NBC)- Tensions are escalating in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial as a new note from the jury appears to indicate one juror is at odds with…
Gas prices climb ahead of Labor Day weekend
(CNN)- Americans hitting the road for Labor Day weekend are facing higher prices at the pump as international conflicts continue to drive up the cost of oil and…
Morning Business Report: Employer health care costs could jump 11% as travel and airline trends shift
(LILAMAX)- U.S. employers could face their largest health care cost increase in decades, according to a new survey. Marsh, the…
Arkansas trooper's use of force under review after high-speed chase
(NBC)- An Arkansas state trooper's use of force is under review after dash-camera video showed a man being repeatedly pulled by his hair and punched following…
Two dead, three officers injured in Minneapolis mass shooting
(CNN)- Two people were killed and several others were injured, including three police officers, after a mass shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building Wednesday. Minneapolis police…
Morning Business Report: Lowe’s launches initiative to train 1 million skilled tradespeople
(LILAMAX)- Lowe’s is teaming up with dozens of companies in an effort to address the nation's shortage of skilled workers by helping train and…
U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran as USS Abraham Lincoln heads home
(NBC)- Thousands of American sailors and Marines are getting a break on solid ground as the USS Abraham Lincoln heads home following a deployment…
Trump warns of more military action against Iran after renewed fighting
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is warning that additional U.S. military action against Iran could be coming following an exchange of fire Sunday, the first in…
Morning Business Report: Mortgage rates climb as oil prices rise amid renewed Iran fighting
(LILAMAX) - The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has climbed to 6.87% as rising oil prices put pressure on borrowing…
U.S. launches first strikes against Iran in a month
(NBC)- The U.S. military has launched its first strikes against Iran in a month, marking a renewed military escalation after the conflict had increasingly shifted toward economic…
Morning Business Report: Mounjaro study shows lower heart risk as Wall Street closes out month of gains
(LILAMAX)- A study examining the GLP-1 medication Mounjaro found it could help lower the risk of serious heart-related health…
One dead, about 15 potentially missing after Grand Canyon flash floods
(CNN)- At least one person has died and about 15 people may be missing after powerful flash floods tore through parts of Grand Canyon National…
Meta to pay $18 billion in social media addiction settlement
WASHINGTON (NBC News)- Meta has agreed to settle a lawsuit over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to be addictive and harmful to teens’ mental…
MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: FDA approves Rasonque for advanced pancreatic cancer patients
(LILAMAX)- The Food and Drug Administration approved a new pancreatic cancer drug Wednesday that experts predict will transform treatment for the disease. The drug, Revolution…
Hawk Fire evacuees can apply for free Airbnb stays
RENO, Nevada (CNN)- People displaced by the Hawk Fire in Nevada have a new resource to help them find temporary housing. Airbnb.org is working with United Way…
Morning Business Report: Walmart launches new fashion brand as Labor Day travel rush approaches
(LILAMAX)- Walmart is making a new push to attract younger, style-conscious shoppers with a women’s fashion brand offering most items for less…
