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Democrat Jon Ossoff wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff was reelected Tuesday to a second term, holding a key seat for Democrats by defeating Republican Rep. Mike Collins in a race that catapulted the Senate’s youngest member to the forefront of his…
Piedmont doctor shares tips to stay healthy during respiratory virus season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As temperatures begin to drop and the holiday season approaches, a Piedmont primary care provider is reminding Middle Georgia residents to take…
Cold front to bring thunderstorms Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front from the west will bring an elevated opportunity for thunderstorms around Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon/evening and possibly Thursday as well. This Evening Overcast skies are likely to linger around Middle Georgia through…
Perry names Justin Kilgore community development director
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Perry has named Justin Kilgore its new community development director. The city announced Kilgore's appointment Tuesday in a news release. According to the release, Kilgore most recently served as planning manager for El…
Deputies: Macon man charged after domestic violence incident, brief standoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 28-year-old man faces multiple charges after a domestic violence incident involving three victims on Mumford Road, according to the Bibb County…
Middle Georgia voters head to the polls as Election Day brings increased turnout and federal monitoring
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Voters across Middle Georgia are heading to the polls Tuesday, November 3, as Georgians and Americans cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections. In Macon-Bibb County, Elections Supervisor Thomas Gillon says approximately 32,000 people participated…
Voters head to polls as closely contested Senate races could determine control of Congress
(NBC)- After months of campaign rallies, debates and political advertisements, Americans are casting their final ballots Tuesday in midterm elections that will…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Once Upon a Farm recalls toddler snack bars over choking hazard
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Once Upon a Farm is recalling all flavors of its popular “Tractor Wheels Organic Soft-Baked Bars” after reports that the toddler snacks pose a potentially deadly choking hazard. The recall covers all flavors, lot codes and expiration dates…
Morning Business Report: Election results could impact Wall Street as Apple settles AI lawsuit for $250 million
(LILAMAX)- Election Day could have major implications for Wall Street, with billions of dollars in business investments potentially affected…
Teen arrested after burglary at Macon smoke shop, deputies say
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 17-year-old is facing a felony burglary charge after deputies say he broke into a Macon smoke shop early Saturday morning and…
2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS: Gas prices remain high as voters head to polls
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia drivers are paying an average of about $3.57 per gallon for regular gasoline on Election Day, while a temporary suspension of the state's fuel tax remains in effect through November 30. Gas prices top voter…
Crawford County man sentenced to 20 years for child molestation after jury conviction
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Crawford County man has been sentenced to 20 years after a jury found him guilty of child molestation,…
Woman who stole from Macon stores, fled after removing ankle monitor sentenced to 15 years
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon woman who stole from several retail stores and later cut off her ankle monitor while…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores October 26-30
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, October 26 and Friday, October 30. Understanding…
Dry and warm conditions for Election Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mainly dry conditions persist for today, although things will begin to change for the wetter Tuesday night. Through tomorrow, a Cold Air Damming wedge will remain fairly dominant, though the source high will slide eastward off…
Showers possible Election Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Election Day is expected to be mostly cloudy around Middle Georgia with a few showers possible throughout the day. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will become a mostly cloudy and relatively warm night as temperatures…
Peach County school officials explain bullying warning signs, how to report it
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Peach County school officials say declining grades and changes in behavior can be warning signs of bullying, and they're…
Decision 2026: Gubernatorial Candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms discusses healthcare, affordability and education
MACON. Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With Election Day approaching, Decision 2026: Georgia Votes takes a closer look at the race for Georgia governor, featuring an…
Piedmont doctor shares tips to stay healthy during respiratory virus season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As temperatures begin to drop and the holiday season approaches, a Piedmont primary care provider is reminding Middle Georgia residents to take…
Cold front to bring thunderstorms Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front from the west will bring an elevated opportunity for thunderstorms around Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon/evening and possibly Thursday as well. This Evening Overcast skies are likely to linger around Middle Georgia through…
Perry names Justin Kilgore community development director
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Perry has named Justin Kilgore its new community development director. The city announced Kilgore's appointment Tuesday in a news release. According to the release, Kilgore most recently served as planning manager for El…
Deputies: Macon man charged after domestic violence incident, brief standoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 28-year-old man faces multiple charges after a domestic violence incident involving three victims on Mumford Road, according to the Bibb County…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Once Upon a Farm recalls toddler snack bars over choking hazard
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Once Upon a Farm is recalling all flavors of its popular “Tractor Wheels Organic Soft-Baked Bars” after reports that the toddler snacks pose a potentially deadly choking hazard. The recall covers all flavors, lot codes and expiration dates…
Teen arrested after burglary at Macon smoke shop, deputies say
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 17-year-old is facing a felony burglary charge after deputies say he broke into a Macon smoke shop early Saturday morning and…
2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS: Gas prices remain high as voters head to polls
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia drivers are paying an average of about $3.57 per gallon for regular gasoline on Election Day, while a temporary suspension of the state's fuel tax remains in effect through November 30. Gas prices top voter…
Crawford County man sentenced to 20 years for child molestation after jury conviction
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Crawford County man has been sentenced to 20 years after a jury found him guilty of child molestation,…
Woman who stole from Macon stores, fled after removing ankle monitor sentenced to 15 years
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon woman who stole from several retail stores and later cut off her ankle monitor while…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores October 26-30
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, October 26 and Friday, October 30. Understanding…
Showers possible Election Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Election Day is expected to be mostly cloudy around Middle Georgia with a few showers possible throughout the day. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will become a mostly cloudy and relatively warm night as temperatures…
Peach County school officials explain bullying warning signs, how to report it
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Peach County school officials say declining grades and changes in behavior can be warning signs of bullying, and they're…
Decision 2026 Georgia Votes: Tanya Miller discusses public safety, consumer protection and accountability
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With Election Day approaching, Decision 2026: Georgia Votes examines the race for Georgia attorney general, featuring an interview with…
Bibb sheriff’s office shares cold case progress at Crimestoppers luncheon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says its cold case unit has closed six rape cases and four armed robbery cases, an update shared Monday during the annual Macon Regional Crimestoppers luncheon. Sgt. Greg Thomas with Macon…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 35 years, 10 in prison, for armed robbery
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 20-year-old Warner Robins man was sentenced to 35 years Monday after pleading guilty to robbing and striking a teenager with a firearm, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. Jeremiah Jethoran Hall pleaded…
Byron woman pleads guilty in federal stolen check conspiracy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 24-year-old Byron woman pleaded guilty to participating in a scheme involving stolen checks with a total face value of hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of…
Rick Jackson makes campaign stop in Perry along with Gov. Brian Kemp ahead of Election Day
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With Election Day approaching, Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson stopped in Perry on Monday, Nov. 2,…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Safety risks for Ashwagandha capsules, coffee makers, space heaters, and nursing pillows
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- From dietary supplements and kitchen appliances to space heaters and nursing pillows, these products pose serious safety risks—including…
Ossoff wins Georgia as Democrats retake Senate
AP - Democrats have taken control of the Senate after picking up five Senate seats in the 2026 midterm elections, as well as more than a half-dozen House districts. The outcome appears to be a direct repudiation of President Donald…
Keisha Lance Bottoms projected to win Georgia governor's race, making history
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is projected to win Georgia's race for governor, marking a historic moment for the state and the nation. NBC News and CNN project Bottoms, a Democrat, will defeat Republican Rick…
Democrat Jon Ossoff wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff was reelected Tuesday to a second term, holding a key seat for Democrats by defeating Republican Rep. Mike Collins in a race that catapulted the Senate’s youngest member to the forefront of his…
Middle Georgia voters head to the polls as Election Day brings increased turnout and federal monitoring
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Voters across Middle Georgia are heading to the polls Tuesday, November 3, as Georgians and Americans cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections. In Macon-Bibb County, Elections Supervisor Thomas Gillon says approximately 32,000 people participated…
2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS: Gas prices remain high as voters head to polls
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia drivers are paying an average of about $3.57 per gallon for regular gasoline on Election Day, while a temporary suspension of the state's fuel tax remains in effect through November 30. Gas prices top voter…
Decision 2026: Gubernatorial Candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms discusses healthcare, affordability and education
MACON. Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With Election Day approaching, Decision 2026: Georgia Votes takes a closer look at the race for Georgia governor, featuring an…
Decision 2026 Georgia Votes: Tanya Miller discusses public safety, consumer protection and accountability
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With Election Day approaching, Decision 2026: Georgia Votes examines the race for Georgia attorney general, featuring an interview with…
Decision 2026: Georgia labor commissioner candidates outline workforce priorities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia voters will decide who leads the state Department of Labor in the November general election, with Democratic nominee Nikki Porcher challenging Republican…
Rick Jackson makes campaign stop in Perry along with Gov. Brian Kemp ahead of Election Day
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With Election Day approaching, Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson stopped in Perry on Monday, Nov. 2,…
When will Georgia election results come in? What to watch Tuesday night
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff is defending his Senate seat Tuesday in one of the nation’s marquee races, while Republicans try to hold onto the governor’s mansion after two terms under departing GOP Gov. Brian Kemp. Ossoff is…
Decision 2026 Georgia Votes: Georgia Lt. Governor candidates discuss taxes, health care and education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia voters will choose a new lieutenant governor in the November general election, with Republican Greg Dolezal and Democrat Josh…
Former President Barack Obama campaigns for Sen. Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia, criticizes Rick Jackson and Rep. Mike Collins
MORROW, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Barack Obama visited Georgia Wednesday to campaign for…
Decision 2026 Georgia Votes: Georgia Secretary of State candidates discuss elections, voting access and business
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The race for Georgia Secretary of State could shape how the state conducts elections, manages voter registration,…
UPDATE: Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through November 30
UPDATE (10/24/26): Gov. Brian Kemp has extended Georgia's state of emergency and motor fuel excise tax suspension through November 30. The suspension was previously set to expire November 5.…
Former President Barack Obama to join Sen. Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms at a rally in Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Barack Obama is scheduled to join U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms for a Democratic rally in Atlanta on Wednesday, Oct. 28. According to the event announcement, admission will…
President Donald Trump set to visit Georgia on Friday
DALTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a midterm rally in Dalton, Georgia, on Friday, October 16, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. According to an advisory from Trump 47 Committee, Inc., the event will take…
Early voting begins in Georgia ahead of November 3 general election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Early voting is officially underway in Georgia ahead of the November 3, 2026, General and Special Election. Voting hours and locations vary by county, and voters can visit Georgia’s My Voter Page to find their designated…
One person dies after guest incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT/CNN)- A man was killed Monday after falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Witnesses said the man fell from the Goliath roller coaster and hit the ride several times. The accident left riders stuck…
Ossoff wins Georgia as Democrats retake Senate
AP - Democrats have taken control of the Senate after picking up five Senate seats in the 2026 midterm elections, as well as more than a half-dozen House districts. The outcome appears to be a direct repudiation of President Donald…
Voters head to polls as closely contested Senate races could determine control of Congress
(NBC)- After months of campaign rallies, debates and political advertisements, Americans are casting their final ballots Tuesday in midterm elections that will…
Morning Business Report: Election results could impact Wall Street as Apple settles AI lawsuit for $250 million
(LILAMAX)- Election Day could have major implications for Wall Street, with billions of dollars in business investments potentially affected…
NBC News poll: Democrats lead in congressional preference as voters express economic concerns
(NBC NEWS)- The survey finds 70% of registered voters believe the country is on the wrong track, while 60% disapprove of President Donald Trump's job performance. A new NBC News poll finds more registered voters prefer Democrats to control Congress…
Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has become the first pontiff to vote in a U.S. general election, casting a mail-in ballot in a contest that will decide America's political future as the Trump era slowly comes to an…
Alaska Senate race faces investigations over alleged effort to recruit spoiler candidate
(NBC)- Alaska's competitive U.S. Senate race is facing increased scrutiny after allegations surfaced that Democratic candidate Mary Peltola's campaign worked to recruit a candidate…
Morning Business Report: Frontier Airlines reports higher fares as Eli Lilly raises sales forecast
(LILAMAX)- Frontier Airlines reported a sharp increase in the average amount of airfare revenue collected per passenger during the third quarter, while…
Trump and Obama campaign in key states as economic concerns dominate midterm elections
(NBC)- With less than a week remaining before Election Day, President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama are campaigning across key states…
Morning Business Report: Stocks rise as consumer confidence rebounds and UPS raises revenue forecast
(LILAMAX)- U.S. stocks posted gains Tuesday, with the Nasdaq leading the major indexes as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate…
Manhunt continues for escaped Tennessee inmate after stolen truck found in Illinois
(CNN)- Authorities are searching for a convicted murderer who escaped from a Tennessee prison after a truck believed to have been stolen by the…
Trump returns to Texas as Republicans defend Senate seats ahead of midterm elections
(NBC)- With one week remaining before Election Day, President Donald Trump is returning to Texas as Republicans work to defend Senate seats in…
King tides cause coastal flooding in California and South Florida
(CNN)- Unusually high tides are causing coastal flooding on both sides of the country, sending seawater onto roadways, stranding drivers and threatening homes in California and…
Trump and Obama campaign in Michigan as midterm elections enter final stretch
(NBC)- With eight days remaining until the midterm elections, President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama are campaigning in Michigan as candidates make…
Morning Business Report: Cancer treatment breakthroughs show promise as Halloween candy sales decline
(LILAMAX)- Two promising cancer treatments are showing encouraging results in clinical trials, potentially offering new options for patients battling aggressive forms of the…
Morning Business Report: Treasury targets home investors as GTA 6 launch could cost $1 billion
(LILAMAX)- The U.S. Treasury Department is moving to restrict large private investors from purchasing additional single-family homes in an effort to…
Severe storms batter Arizona with large hail, power outages and widespread damage
(CNN)- Severe storms swept across Arizona this week, bringing large hail, widespread power outages and significant property damage as the state experienced its first…
American Stephen Hubbard returns home after more than four years detained in Russia
(NBC)- American Stephen Hubbard has returned to the United States after spending more than four years detained in Russia, where he was convicted…
Morning Business Report: GM turns to AI to compete with Chinese automakers as Social Security updates records
(LILAMAX)- General Motors says artificial intelligence will play a major role in helping the company remain competitive as Chinese…

