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Morning Business Report: AI drives retail changes as Macy’s, OpenAI and tech giants reshape the market
(LILAMAX)- Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the retail and tech landscape, helping companies boost sales, expand delivery, and reshape the…
Tiger Woods arrested for DUI after Florida crash, future in question
(NBC)- Golf legend Tiger Woods is facing new legal trouble following a DUI arrest in Florida after a rollover crash near his home. These are…
Millions protest nationwide in “No Kings” demonstrations against Trump policies
(NBC)- Millions of people are taking to the streets across the United States and around the world, protesting the policies of President Donald Trump and his…
TSA workers expected to receive back pay as DHS funding fight continues
(CNN)- Transportation Security Administration workers who have been working without pay during the ongoing Department of Homeland Security funding impasse could soon see relief.…
CeeLo Green returns to The Voice as mentor, reflects on iconic early seasons
(NBC)- Original The Voice coach CeeLo Green is returning to the show, bringing a wave of nostalgia as he steps back into a…
Georgia’s American Journey: This historic Georgia plantation reveals how people lived through slavery, war, and change
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -A historic plantation in Middle Georgia is offering a rare, firsthand look at how life evolved from slavery to modern farming, preserving stories of hardship, survival, and transformation as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. At Jarrell…
Slight rain chances increase for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Moisture in the atmosphere is increasing from south to north across the region. A persistent cloud deck continues to spread northward into North Georgia this afternoon. The surface high and dampening ridge will gradually shift east…
Boil water advisory in Perry after water main break
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A boil water advisory is in effect for homes along Rippling Water Way following a water main break, according to the City of Perry. City officials said the precautionary advisory, issued March 29, affects approximately 100…
Crawford County Sheriff releases details of former inmate death
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker is speaking out after questions from the community about the death of an inmate who died days after being released from custody. Below is a factual summary of what actually happened…
L.H. Williams Elementary school hosts leadership day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —On Friday, L.H. Williams Elementary School held its Leadership Day. The school says the event was for students to showcase leadership skills, project-based learning, and character education to parents. Education Support Specialist Lavern Stubbs, says the…
Elevated fire risk for final weekend of Cherry Blossom Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front tonight will drop temperatures some this weekend while bringing plenty of wind and very dry air, fueling a fire threat. This Evening A hot and breezy afternoon will see conditions cool…
Man convicted in Macon purse snatching outside Thomaston Road Publix
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was convicted of robbery and battery after a purse snatching outside a Publix on Thomaston Road, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors say the incident happened August 21, 2022, when…
Hollywood Minute: Oscars moving to new venue as Hollywood updates major traditions
(CNN) - The Academy Awards are making a major change, leaving the Dolby Theatre beginning in 2029 and moving to the Peacock Theater in…
Tech Report: Netflix raises prices as tech sector faces legal and market pressure
(LILAMAX)- Streaming giant Netflix is raising prices across all of its subscription tiers in the United States, citing continued investment in programming. The…
Trump extends Iran deadline again as Strait of Hormuz remains closed
(NBC) - After weeks of gridlock, lawmakers are beginning to move forward on a deal to ease the impact of the partial government shutdown that…
Morning Business Report: Markets react to Middle East tensions, corporate moves and new product launches
(LILAMAX)- Investors are closely watching developments in the Middle East, as mixed signals from the U.S. and Iran continue to impact…
IOC bans transgender women from Olympic competition citing fairness
(NBC)- The International Olympic Committee has announced a major policy shift, ruling that transgender women will no longer be eligible to compete in women’s events at the…
Roller coaster temps continue, along with a Fire Weather Watch kick off the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The main concern of our forecast comes overnight Friday into Saturday. A dry cold front is set to sweep through much of the south, bringing with it some extremely dry air. Relative humidity will fall below…
Crime Stoppers seeks man wanted for failure to register as a sex offender in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia…
Suspect arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Washington County, second person charged
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A suspect in a fatal hit-and-run has been arrested and a second person charged, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office took 22-year-old Derrion Daquan Yorker into custody Sunday at a…
Hawkinsville man pleads guilty to meth trafficking
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Hawkinsville man pleaded guilty to trafficking methamphetamine, according to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards. 45-year-old Draymond Jovann Brooks pleaded guilty March 23, 2026, to trafficking methamphetamine, just before his scheduled trial was set to…
Georgia’s American Journey: This historic Georgia plantation reveals how people lived through slavery, war, and change
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -A historic plantation in Middle Georgia is offering a rare, firsthand look at how life evolved from slavery to modern farming, preserving stories of hardship, survival, and transformation as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. At Jarrell…
Boil water advisory in Perry after water main break
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A boil water advisory is in effect for homes along Rippling Water Way following a water main break, according to the City of Perry. City officials said the precautionary advisory, issued March 29, affects approximately 100…
Crawford County Sheriff releases details of former inmate death
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker is speaking out after questions from the community about the death of an inmate who died days after being released from custody. Below is a factual summary of what actually happened…
L.H. Williams Elementary school hosts leadership day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —On Friday, L.H. Williams Elementary School held its Leadership Day. The school says the event was for students to showcase leadership skills, project-based learning, and character education to parents. Education Support Specialist Lavern Stubbs, says the…
Elevated fire risk for final weekend of Cherry Blossom Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front tonight will drop temperatures some this weekend while bringing plenty of wind and very dry air, fueling a fire threat. This Evening A hot and breezy afternoon will see conditions cool…
Man convicted in Macon purse snatching outside Thomaston Road Publix
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was convicted of robbery and battery after a purse snatching outside a Publix on Thomaston Road, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors say the incident happened August 21, 2022, when…
Friday brings summertime heat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will surge into the upper 80s across Middle Georgia Friday afternoon. This Evening Warm and sunny will become mild and clear as the evening progresses around Middle Georgia. The wind will remain light from the…
Georgia lawmakers approve Senate Bill 220 to expand medical cannabis options for patients
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia is taking a step forward in its medical cannabis program after lawmakers approved Senate Bill 220, also known…
Taste Test: Cherry Blossom Festival food
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —One of the many things the International Cherry Blossom Festival is known for, is the food and tasty treats. One of those treats is the Fried…
Bob’s Discount Furniture distribution center coming to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A new warehouse and distribution center for Bob’s Discount Furniture is coming to Macon. Omega Construction, project partners and community leaders celebrated the groundbreaking Thursday…
WEEKEND WATCH: Cherry Blossom Festival's final weekend, other events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the Pinkest Party on Earth winds down, Macon is gearing up for one last burst of fun, food, and festivities. Here’s your…
Law enforcement warns of scam calls made from inside prisons
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff's Office warns of widespread scam calls coming from Georgia inmates, and their accomplices, posing as law enforcement. In a news release, HCSO says many of the people making these scam calls…
Man sentenced to 20 years for child molestation, sexual battery
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was found guilty of child molestation in Crawford County on Wednesday, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. A jury found 49-year-old Joseph Bohannon guilty of two counts of child molestation and…
Macon man sentenced after carjacking, jailhouse stabbing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was sentenced to prison after a violent carjacking and a jailhouse stabbing, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Christopher Dewayne Bonner was ordered March 25, 2026, to serve time in the…
UPDATE: Second arrest made in connection with Perry apartment shooting
UPDATE (3/26/26): A second arrest has been made in connection with the…
Georgia Business Focus: Agriculture week, Warner Robins expansion and Macon arena project drive growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Ag Week, new developments in Warner Robins and Macon and a warning from the Better Business Bureau…
Deadly street racing crash in Albany leaves 2 dead, residents demand action
(CNN)- Community members in Albany are speaking out after a deadly street racing crash in Dougherty County left two people dead, calling the tragedy…
Suspect killed in Hall County SWAT shootout after officer shot, saved by vest in Gainesville
(CNN)- A tense standoff in Hall County ended in a deadly shootout, leaving a suspect dead and a police officer injured…
Georgia’s American Journey: Wesleyan College and the fight for women’s education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As America celebrates 250 years, one local landmark stands out for its bold role in breaking barriers: Wesleyan College. It's the first…
Georgia woman charged with murder after infant death linked to abortion medication, report says
(CNN)- A 31-year-old woman is facing a murder charge after authorities say she attempted to terminate her pregnancy using medication before later…
Kemp says he'll sign bill suspending Georgia gas tax
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia drivers could soon see relief at the pump, according to Gov. Brian Kemp, who says a newly passed bill will suspend the state's motor fuel tax. In a Facebook post Thursday, Kemp said House Bill…
Free Cone Day returns to Dairy Queen to celebrate start of Spring
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - On Thursday, March 19, customers can stop by participating Dairy Queen locations and receive a free small vanilla cone. The promotion is being offered all day while supplies last, with a limit of one cone per…
Georgia Business Focus: From tax rebates to new business investments and community initiatives
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – From major tax rebates to new business investments and community initiatives, here's a roundup of the latest news making…
Long TSA lines reported at Atlanta airport amid federal shutdown
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN)- Long security lines were reported at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Sunday and Monday as staffing shortages affected screening checkpoints. Video from the airport showed travelers waiting in extended lines to pass through security. According to…
Georgia's American Journey: Mercer’s Baptist roots show how faith shaped education in early Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University’s history reflects the powerful role faith played in shaping education and leadership in early Georgia. Founded…
Georgia Business Focus: BBB issues scam alert, Duck Donuts plans second Middle Georgia location
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Better Business Bureau issues a new alert on traffic citation scams, Duck Donuts is opening a second location in middle Georgia soon and the state of Georgia makes history. Georgia surpasses $60 billion in exports, sets historic…
NBA shuts down Hawks’ Magic City Night promotion scheduled for March 16
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT)— The Atlanta Hawks confirmed Monday the NBA has canceled the team’s planned "Magic City Night" promotion scheduled for the March 16 game at State Farm Arena. In a statement, the Hawks said they were disappointed by the league's…
Georgia bill would create state depository for gold and silver
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A bill moving through the Georgia legislature could create a new way for people to store and use gold and silver. Senate…
North Hall High School teacher killed in incident outside home; former student charged
(CNN)- Students and community members are mourning the loss of a beloved North Hall High School teacher and golf coach following a tragic…
Candidates qualify for Georgia Senate races affecting Middle Georgia voters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Candidates have qualified for several Georgia State Senate races that will appear on the May 19 primary ballot affecting Middle Georgia voters. The races include districts covering Bibb County, Houston County, Baldwin County, and surrounding areas. Voters will…
Candidates qualify for Georgia House races affecting Middle Georgia voters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Candidates have qualified for several Georgia House of Representatives races that will appear on the May 19 primary ballot affecting Middle Georgia voters. The races include districts covering Bibb County, Houston County, Baldwin County, Laurens County,…
Candidates qualify for congressional races affecting Middle Georgia voters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Candidates have qualified for several congressional races that will appear on the May 19 primary ballot affecting Middle Georgia voters. The races include Georgia’s 2nd, 8th, 10th, and 12th congressional districts. Voters will choose party nominees during…
Georgia primary ballot set: Here’s who is running for governor, Senate, and other Middle Georgia races
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- More than 70 candidates have qualified for Georgia’s May 19 primary election, setting the ballot for races ranging from governor and U.S. Senate to congressional, legislative, and judicial contests affecting Middle Georgia voters. What voters need to…
Airport delays continue as DHS shutdown drags on, TSA back pay expected
(NBC)- Travelers across the country are facing long and worsening airport security lines as the Department of Homeland Security funding standoff stretches into a…
Morning Business Report: AI drives retail changes as Macy’s, OpenAI and tech giants reshape the market
(LILAMAX)- Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the retail and tech landscape, helping companies boost sales, expand delivery, and reshape the…
Tiger Woods arrested for DUI after Florida crash, future in question
(NBC)- Golf legend Tiger Woods is facing new legal trouble following a DUI arrest in Florida after a rollover crash near his home. These are…
Millions protest nationwide in “No Kings” demonstrations against Trump policies
(NBC)- Millions of people are taking to the streets across the United States and around the world, protesting the policies of President Donald Trump and his…
TSA workers expected to receive back pay as DHS funding fight continues
(CNN)- Transportation Security Administration workers who have been working without pay during the ongoing Department of Homeland Security funding impasse could soon see relief.…
Tech Report: Netflix raises prices as tech sector faces legal and market pressure
(LILAMAX)- Streaming giant Netflix is raising prices across all of its subscription tiers in the United States, citing continued investment in programming. The…
Trump extends Iran deadline again as Strait of Hormuz remains closed
(NBC) - After weeks of gridlock, lawmakers are beginning to move forward on a deal to ease the impact of the partial government shutdown that…
IOC bans transgender women from Olympic competition citing fairness
(NBC)- The International Olympic Committee has announced a major policy shift, ruling that transgender women will no longer be eligible to compete in women’s events at the…
Judge weighs whether Venezuela can pay Maduro's legal costs in US drug trafficking case
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were back in a New York courtroom Thursday as they seek to have their drug trafficking indictments thrown out over a geopolitical dispute over legal fees. The defense and…
Missile strikes intensify across Middle East
(NBC) - Missiles and drones launched by Iran are striking multiple locations across the region, signaling a dangerous escalation in the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel. Explosions…
Airport chaos grows as shutdown drags on and TSA staffing crisis worsens
(NBC)- Travelers across the country are facing massive delays as record-long security lines snarl operations at some of the nation’s busiest airports. “We were…
Morning Business Report: USPS price hikes, tough job market for grads, stocks rise on oil dip
(LILAMAX)- The United States Postal Service is planning to raise prices on select shipping services as it looks to offset…
Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark social media case
(NBC)- Emotional scenes unfolded outside a Los Angeles courthouse as families celebrated a major legal victory against two of the world’s biggest tech companies —…
TSA staffing shortages cause record airport wait times
(CNN)-Air travelers across the country are facing unprecedented delays as the ongoing partial government shutdown continues to strain the Transportation Security Administration workforce. Officials say the impact is…
Deadly Air Canada crash investigation reveals multiple safety failures at LaGuardia
(NBC)- An intense investigation is now underway following a deadly crash involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck, with federal investigators uncovering serious…
Airport lines surge nationwide amid shutdown, TSA staffing shortages worsen delays
(NBC)- Airport security lines across the country are stretching to extreme lengths this morning, leaving frustrated travelers facing long and unpredictable waits as the partial…
DHS funding debate continues as airport delays worsen and TSA workers go unpaid
(NBC)- Lawmakers in Washington are facing growing pressure to ease chaos at airports nationwide as long security lines continue amid the partial shutdown…
Morning Business Report: Oil prices fall, stocks rise as Iran conflict shows signs of easing
(LILAMAX)- Global oil prices tumbled and U.S. stock futures rose Tuesday evening following reports that the United States, through intermediary Pakistan,…

