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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…
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…
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…
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 WACTH: 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…
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…
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…
The temperature swings continues for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A quiet short term period is expected. Southeast winds will turn south later today, clearing out our skies and bringing with it a shot of warm moist air that will push temperatures back into the low…
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 WACTH: 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…
Woman sentenced to 40 years for trafficking methamphetamine
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Baldwin County woman is sentenced to 40 years, with the first 25 years in prison on Wednesday. According to Ocmulgee District Attorney's Office, the judge also imposed a $1 million fine against Megan Vicknair after…
Macon man sentenced to 20 years for shooting same victim twice, terrorizing neighborhood
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after shooting the same victim twice in separate attacks and terrorizing a Macon neighborhood, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Trevonta Markell Williams pleaded…
Macon fire crews respond to vacant structure fire on Pio Nono Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - According to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 3:24 p.m. after receiving reports of a fire at…
Hotel 45 prepares for Cherry Blossom Pink Tie Event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - From pink-inspired cocktails to elevated dishes, the hotel is offering guests multiple ways to celebrate one of the city’s most iconic spring traditions.…
Switch Macon brings ‘Cherry Blossom & Chick Flicks’ theme to life during the festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Switch Macon is embracing the season with its limited-time “Cherry Blossom & Chick Flicks” theme, blending springtime florals…
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…
Crossroads Christian Counseling Center opens new outpatient facility on Macon’s east side
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The east side of Macon is getting an upgrade with a new outpatient counseling center, Crossroads Christian Counseling Center. Robyn…
Show Me Swine Races entertain crowds at Cherry Blossom Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A unique attraction is entertaining visitors at the International Cherry Blossom Festival. The Show Me Swine Races feature trained pigs racing for…
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…
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,…
Wife testifies in attempted murder trial, describes alleged cliffside attack in Hawaii
(NBC)- A woman took the stand in a Hawaii courtroom, delivering emotional testimony against her husband in his attempted murder trial, recounting what she…
Gas prices rise as U.S.-Iran conflict disrupts global oil supply
(CNN)- Drivers across the country are feeling the impact at the pump as gas prices continue to climb amid the ongoing conflict between the United States…
Iran missile strikes hit Tel Aviv as Trump delays attacks
(NBC)- Missile strikes hit central Tel Aviv as Iran launched multiple waves of attacks, with a powerful warhead damaging buildings across several blocks—yet only nine people…
DHS funding talks show progress as TSA delays worsen at airports
(NBC)- A potential breakthrough may be emerging in Washington as lawmakers work to address massive airport security delays tied to the ongoing Department of Homeland…
Morning Business Report: Stocks surge on Iran talks as travel, retail and auto sectors shift
(LILAMAX)- Travel and airline stocks surged after President Trump said talks with Iran were productive, boosting optimism on Wall Street as…
