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Piedmont Macon doctor stresses early detection during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Piedmont Macon doctor is encouraging women to understand their breast cancer risk and prioritize screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Jamaal Crawford joined 41 Today…
Great Pumpkin Festival returns to Cochran for 50th anniversary
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Great Pumpkin Festival is returning to downtown Cochran this month, marking the 50th anniversary of the community event. The festival will be…
Trump campaigns in Nebraska, repeats $5,000 payment promise ahead of midterms
(NBC)- President Donald Trump continued his midterm campaign push Monday in Nebraska, where Republicans are defending a Senate seat in a state that has traditionally…
UPDATE: 6th arrest made in Carolyn Crayton Park shooting that injured 12
UPDATE (10/6/26): A sixth person has been arrested in connection with the Carolyn Crayton Park shooting that injured 12 people. The Bibb County Sheriff’s…
Cornell students protest university's handling of alleged fraternity sexual assault
(CNN)- Hundreds of Cornell University students gathered Monday to protest the school's handling of an alleged sexual assault involving several fraternity members in 2024. The demonstration…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores September 28-October 2
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, September 28 and Friday, October 2. Understanding…
Gradual improvement with cooler temperatures in store for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We are expecting things to improve with clear skies and cooler temperatures. Currently we have some patchy fog across the state with clearing conditions moving into northwest Georgia. The frontal boundary that brought rain to the…
Oglethorpe sets midnight curfew for homecoming weekend
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Oglethorpe will have a citywide midnight curfew during homecoming weekend October 23-25, according to a notice shared on Facebook by Mayor Jimmy Daniels Jr. on Monday. The notice says large gatherings and loitering will not be…
Two Butler residents arrested on drug charges in Reynolds
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Butler residents were arrested Monday after Reynolds police say they found suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop. In a Facebook post, the Reynolds Police Department said an officer stopped a vehicle for expired registration and…
Vienna declares state of emergency, sets curfew after mass shooting
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Vienna has declared a state of emergency and imposed a citywide curfew one day after a mass shooting at a neighborhood block party left two people dead and 35 others injured. The state…
Fire Prevention Week: Red Cross, Jones County fire department share home safety tips
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - During Fire Prevention Week, the American Red Cross and Jones County Fire Department are reminding families to have a…
GBI activates six investigative units for Vienna shooting
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has activated six investigative work units across the state as authorities work to identify those responsible for the mass…
Sunshine returns Tuesday for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Following a cloudy and wet weekend series of days the sunshine comes back for the middle of the work week. This Evening Overcast skies will stick around through the evening across Middle Georgia before clearing out…
Macon-Bibb C.A.R.E.S. event to connect residents with trauma support, resources
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with local agencies to host a free community trauma response event Wednesday. Macon-Bibb C.A.R.E.S. will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. October 7 at the Tubman Museum, located…
Meet Miss Central Georgia's Teen Carrington Hayes: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Miss Central Georgia's Teen Carrington Hayes is beginning her year with a focus on community involvement, mentorship and raising awareness…
U.S. bombers leave U.K. base amid investigation into suspected Iran-linked plot
(NBC)- All U.S. Air Force bombers deployed to RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom have left the base amid an investigation into a suspected terror…
Southern California heat wave brings triple-digit temperatures as wildfires burn
(CNN)- Triple-digit temperatures are gripping parts of Southern California as a heat wave continues across the region, bringing record-breaking temperatures and challenging firefighters battling a fast-moving…
24-year-old Tennille man dies after car crashes into tree, catches fire
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 24-year-old Tennille man died after his car struck a tree and caught fire late Saturday night, according to Georgia State Patrol. GSP says a trooper responded to the area of Smith Street around 11:20 p.m.…
The End Zone Week 9: ACE at Bleckley County is Game of the Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two 5-1 teams meet Friday as ACE visits Bleckley County in Cochran for The End Zone's Week 9 Game of the Week. Sports anchor Rob Schiff and chief meteorologist Aaron Lowery will report live from Royal…
More sunshine and pleasant breezes Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover should be at its lowest amount for the week around Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon as temperatures reach just above average. This Evening It‘s been a split forecast afternoon around Middle Georgia as the…
Prosecutors: 762 firearms stolen from Macon shipping facility in January
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Hundreds of guns stolen from a Macon shipping facility are now at the center of a federal trafficking case announced Tuesday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia. Federal prosecutors said the case…
Fatty’s Pizza temporarily closes two Macon locations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fatty’s Pizza has temporarily closed two of its Macon locations as the restaurant works to strengthen its management team, rebuild its staff and retrain employees. The affected locations are: 587 Cherry St. 3955 Arkwright Road In…
Piedmont Macon doctor stresses early detection during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Piedmont Macon doctor is encouraging women to understand their breast cancer risk and prioritize screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Jamaal Crawford joined 41 Today…
Great Pumpkin Festival returns to Cochran for 50th anniversary
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Great Pumpkin Festival is returning to downtown Cochran this month, marking the 50th anniversary of the community event. The festival will be…
UPDATE: 6th arrest made in Carolyn Crayton Park shooting that injured 12
UPDATE (10/6/26): A sixth person has been arrested in connection with the Carolyn Crayton Park shooting that injured 12 people. The Bibb County Sheriff’s…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores September 28-October 2
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, September 28 and Friday, October 2. Understanding…
Oglethorpe sets midnight curfew for homecoming weekend
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Oglethorpe will have a citywide midnight curfew during homecoming weekend October 23-25, according to a notice shared on Facebook by Mayor Jimmy Daniels Jr. on Monday. The notice says large gatherings and loitering will not be…
Two Butler residents arrested on drug charges in Reynolds
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Butler residents were arrested Monday after Reynolds police say they found suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop. In a Facebook post, the Reynolds Police Department said an officer stopped a vehicle for expired registration and…
Vienna declares state of emergency, sets curfew after mass shooting
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Vienna has declared a state of emergency and imposed a citywide curfew one day after a mass shooting at a neighborhood block party left two people dead and 35 others injured. The state…
Fire Prevention Week: Red Cross, Jones County fire department share home safety tips
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - During Fire Prevention Week, the American Red Cross and Jones County Fire Department are reminding families to have a…
GBI activates six investigative units for Vienna shooting
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has activated six investigative work units across the state as authorities work to identify those responsible for the mass…
Sunshine returns Tuesday for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Following a cloudy and wet weekend series of days the sunshine comes back for the middle of the work week. This Evening Overcast skies will stick around through the evening across Middle Georgia before clearing out…
Macon-Bibb C.A.R.E.S. event to connect residents with trauma support, resources
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with local agencies to host a free community trauma response event Wednesday. Macon-Bibb C.A.R.E.S. will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. October 7 at the Tubman Museum, located…
Meet Miss Central Georgia's Teen Carrington Hayes: Platform, goals and future plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Miss Central Georgia's Teen Carrington Hayes is beginning her year with a focus on community involvement, mentorship and raising awareness…
24-year-old Tennille man dies after car crashes into tree, catches fire
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 24-year-old Tennille man died after his car struck a tree and caught fire late Saturday night, according to Georgia State Patrol. GSP says a trooper responded to the area of Smith Street around 11:20 p.m.…
RECALL WATCH LIST: Walmart grill brushes, frozen berries and hand warmers recalled
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A wave of urgent product recalls spanning grocery aisles and home goods shelves. From kitchen staples like fresh produce and frozen berries to everyday tools such as grill brushes and rechargeable hand warmers, here's this week's…
Prosecutors: 762 firearms stolen from Macon shipping facility in January
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Hundreds of guns stolen from a Macon shipping facility are now at the center of a federal trafficking case announced Tuesday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia. Federal prosecutors said the case…
Today is the deadline to register to vote in Georgia for the November 3 election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia voters have until Monday, October 5 to register to vote or update their voter registration information ahead of the November 3, 2026 General/Special Election. How to register to vote in Georgia To register to vote…
Georgia launches 24/7 hotline for child care feedback
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgians can now share their experiences and concerns about child care through a new 24/7 hotline launched by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. The program, called "DECAL Listens," is being conducted in collaboration…
Georgia NAACP to hold 84th annual state convention in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Leaders and members of the Georgia NAACP are gathering in Macon this week for the organization’s 84th Annual Georgia State Conference Convention. The three-day event includes plenary sessions, workshops and programs focused on leadership development, youth…
Five measles cases confirmed in Jasper County family
UPDATE: No measles cases have been linked to Jasper County Charter System school buildings, and no close contacts have been identified in its schools, according to a statement from the district. The statement follows the Georgia Department of Public Health's…
Georgia debuts new ‘I Voted’ sticker for 2026 General Election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia voters will have a new “I Voted” sticker to take home from the polls during the 2026 General Election. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced the new design, created by Georgia artist Steve Penley of Penley…
Peach County GOP chair questions Collins’ chances as Republicans shift Senate focus
By THOMAS BEAUMONT, BILL BARROW and STEVEN SLOAN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans once saw Georgia and North Carolina as promising pieces of their strategy to keep control of the Senate. But hopes of winning the two states have been…
Rick Jackson hosts campaign rally in Monroe County with Gov. Brian Kemp
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican nominee for Georgia governor Rick Jackson brought his campaign…
Georgia suspends gas, diesel taxes beginning Tuesday
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday that Georgia will temporarily suspend its motor fuel excise taxes, which currently add 33.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 37.3…
Georgia grocery chain settles religious discrimination lawsuit for $65,000
HAZLEHURST, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Georgia grocery store operator has agreed to pay $65,000 to settle a federal lawsuit involving a worker who asked to have Sundays off for religious reasons. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says the employee worked…
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…
Trump campaigns in Nebraska, repeats $5,000 payment promise ahead of midterms
(NBC)- President Donald Trump continued his midterm campaign push Monday in Nebraska, where Republicans are defending a Senate seat in a state that has traditionally…
Cornell students protest university's handling of alleged fraternity sexual assault
(CNN)- Hundreds of Cornell University students gathered Monday to protest the school's handling of an alleged sexual assault involving several fraternity members in 2024. The demonstration…
U.S. bombers leave U.K. base amid investigation into suspected Iran-linked plot
(NBC)- All U.S. Air Force bombers deployed to RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom have left the base amid an investigation into a suspected terror…
Southern California heat wave brings triple-digit temperatures as wildfires burn
(CNN)- Triple-digit temperatures are gripping parts of Southern California as a heat wave continues across the region, bringing record-breaking temperatures and challenging firefighters battling a fast-moving…
Cornell rape investigation reopened as new details emerge from student's 2024 statement
(NBC)- New details are emerging in a Cornell University rape investigation after NBC News obtained a six-page statement a female student gave campus police…
Morning Business Report: Strait of Hormuz crude oil exports return near pre-war levels
(LILAMAX)- Crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have largely returned to levels seen before the war with Iran as U.S. military…
Passengers celebrate after alleged attempt to crash FlyDubai flight
(CNN)- Passengers were greeted with celebrations at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport Wednesday after what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as an apparent attempt by a pilot…
Trump urges AI companies to self-regulate after White House meeting
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is urging leading artificial intelligence companies to regulate themselves after tech executives gathered at the White House amid growing concerns about the…
Morning Business Report: Target cuts prices on nearly 2,000 items ahead of holiday shopping season
(LILAMAX)- Target announced price cuts on nearly 2,000 items ahead of the holiday shopping season, with most of the affected products…
Flood rescues unfold across Southwest as Hurricane Polo fuels storm threat
(CNN)- Emergency crews carried out dramatic high-water rescues in Nevada and Arizona as storms fueled in part by moisture from Hurricane Polo brought a flood…
Trump hosts tech leaders as debate grows over AI regulation
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is hosting top technology leaders at the White House Tuesday as concerns grow over how the government should regulate rapidly advancing artificial…
SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for first time during test flight
(CNN)- SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit for the first time Monday during a test flight that ended with the spacecraft splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. Starship…
Morning Business Report: $15 billion steel plant planned for Iowa as Senate passes college sports bill
(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump announced plans Monday for a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa that is expected to begin…
Trump rejects Iranian ceasefire proposal as pressure grows for resolution
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is facing renewed pressure to reach a resolution in the war with Iran, while insisting the United States has achieved some of…
Morning Business Report: Oil prices rise after Trump rejects Iran ceasefire proposal
(LILAMAX)- Oil prices moved higher Monday after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal, keeping uncertainty surrounding the conflict and the Strait of…
Early-season nor’easter batters Northeast with flooding, high winds
(CNN)- A massive early-season nor’easter began to weaken Sunday after battering communities across the Northeast with torrential rain, damaging winds, massive waves and coastal flooding. New Jersey Gov.…
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…
