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Morning Business Report: Walmart cuts prices as Dow closes above 53,000
(LILAMAX)- Walmart is lowering prices on thousands of products, with discounts taking effect immediately. Ground beef prices are dropping by 12%, cherries are being cut…
Maine Democratic Senate nominee faces rape allegation amid calls to exit race
(NBC)- Maine's Democratic Party is calling on its U.S. Senate nominee, Graham Platner, to end his campaign after a woman accused him of rape.…
Flash flooding drenches Northeast as more storms threaten
(CNN)- Communities across the Northeast are cleaning up after days of heavy rain triggered dangerous flash flooding, with more storms expected to bring additional rainfall to already saturated…
Twiggs deputies issue 179 speeding citations during safety campaign
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office says deputies made four DUI arrests and issued 179 speeding citations during the Operation Zero Tolerance campaign from June 29 through July 5. According to the sheriff's office, deputies conducted one speed…
Museum of Aviation looking for weekly volunteers
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base is seeking volunteers interested in Air Force history. In a Facebook post Monday, the museum said it is looking for volunteers who are at least 17…
Houston County sheriff explains how Flock cameras work amid privacy concerns
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Houston County is one of several Georgia counties using flock cameras to help law enforcement. Some residents are raising questions about…
Former NBA player Sharone Wright gives back through Macon youth basketball camp
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Former NBA player Sharone Wright is using basketball to create opportunities for the next generation. Wright is hosting the 478 Hoops…
Monroe County animal control officer charged with felony animal cruelty
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Monroe County animal control officer has been arrested on four felony animal cruelty charges following an investigation into an incident at the Monroe County Animal Shelter, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Investigators…
Macon crash among 12 deaths reported during Georgia holiday travel period
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Department of Public Safety says 12 people have died in crashes statewide during the holiday travel period, including two people killed in a crash on I-75 North in Macon. The agency also reports 424 DUI…
Data center fight brings both parties together in Jasper County
MONTICELLO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Organizers of a public hearing to protest a Jasper County data center development say sources bound by nondisclosure agreements have indicated that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has targeted land in Jasper County and another site…
Perry sets public meeting on future community priorities
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Perry is inviting residents to participate in a Comprehensive Plan public meeting on July 9, 2026. The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Houston County Board of Education Central…
Recall Watch List: Aldi food, dog food, toys and household products recalled
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Several recalls could affect products people already have in their homes, including food, pet food, a children’s toy, grill brushes, air…
This week in history: Amazon, Althea Gibson and NASA's final shuttle mission
(CNN)- On July 5, 1994, Jeff Bezos and his then-wife, MacKenzie Scott, founded a company called Cadabra. The business was briefly renamed Relentless before…
UPDATE: 18-year-old turns himself in after fatal Bethel Church Road crash in Macon
UPDATE (7/6/2026): An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with a fatal traffic crash that happened last month on Bethel Church Road, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said Amari Cheeley turned himself in at the…
Trump celebrates America's 250th before overseas meetings
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is departing for the NATO summit in Turkey, where he is expected to meet with European allies at a pivotal moment for the military alliance.…
Morning Business Report: United tests overnight bag drop as Dow closes at another record high
(LILAMAX)- United Airlines is testing a new service designed to make early morning travel easier. The airline's "Twilight Bag Drop" program…
Iran mourns Khamenei as successor remains out of public view
(NBC)- Thousands of people gathered in Tehran to mourn Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during funeral ceremonies on Sunday. Among those attending were three…
Trump heads to NATO summit
(CNN)- President Donald Trump is traveling to Turkey this week for the NATO summit, where he will meet with leaders from North America and Europe following the nation's 250th Independence Day…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 29-July 3
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, June 29 and Friday, July 3. Understanding…
Macon event will offer free screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol and more
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Atrium Health Navicent and Loaves & Fishes Ministry will offer free health screenings Wednesday, July 8, in Macon. The event will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Loaves and Fishes, located at 651 Martin Luther…
Twiggs deputies issue 179 speeding citations during safety campaign
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office says deputies made four DUI arrests and issued 179 speeding citations during the Operation Zero Tolerance campaign from June 29 through July 5. According to the sheriff's office, deputies conducted one speed…
Museum of Aviation looking for weekly volunteers
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base is seeking volunteers interested in Air Force history. In a Facebook post Monday, the museum said it is looking for volunteers who are at least 17…
Telfair County K9 Maverick receives protective vest
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Telfair County Sheriff’s Office K9 has received new protective body armor through a donation from a nonprofit organization. The sheriff’s office says K9 Maverick received a bullet and stab protective vest from Vested Interest…
Houston County sheriff explains how Flock cameras work amid privacy concerns
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Houston County is one of several Georgia counties using flock cameras to help law enforcement. Some residents are raising questions about…
Former NBA player Sharone Wright gives back through Macon youth basketball camp
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Former NBA player Sharone Wright is using basketball to create opportunities for the next generation. Wright is hosting the 478 Hoops…
Monroe County animal control officer charged with felony animal cruelty
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Monroe County animal control officer has been arrested on four felony animal cruelty charges following an investigation into an incident at the Monroe County Animal Shelter, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Investigators…
Macon crash among 12 deaths reported during Georgia holiday travel period
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Department of Public Safety says 12 people have died in crashes statewide during the holiday travel period, including two people killed in a crash on I-75 North in Macon. The agency also reports 424 DUI…
Perry sets public meeting on future community priorities
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Perry is inviting residents to participate in a Comprehensive Plan public meeting on July 9, 2026. The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Houston County Board of Education Central…
Recall Watch List: Aldi food, dog food, toys and household products recalled
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Several recalls could affect products people already have in their homes, including food, pet food, a children’s toy, grill brushes, air…
UPDATE: 18-year-old turns himself in after fatal Bethel Church Road crash in Macon
UPDATE (7/6/2026): An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with a fatal traffic crash that happened last month on Bethel Church Road, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said Amari Cheeley turned himself in at the…
20-year-old woman shot at Macon apartment complex
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman was shot Sunday afternoon at the Autumn Trace Apartments on Rocky Creek Road, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Macon-Bibb E-911 received a call at 1:14 p.m. reporting a person down at the…
Coroner: Two dead, child critical after crash on I-75 North in Macon
UPDATE: Georgia State Patrol says the fatal crash on I-75 North involved a Dodge Charger and a Ram 2500 pickup truck. According to preliminary details from GSP, the crash happened around 5:09 p.m. Sunday near Rocky Creek Road. GSP says…
Coroner identifies 2-year-old boy who drowned in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 2-year-old died after drowning in a pool at a home Saturday afternoon, according to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones. Jones identified the child as Chase Nunally. According to Jones, the drowning happened around 5 p.m. Saturday…
Centerville celebrates Independence Day with live music, fireworks
UPDATE: Residents from Centerville and surrounding cities gathered at Center Park Friday to celebrate America's 250th anniversary with music, food, snow cones and a splash pad to beat the…
Historic Ingleside to host annual Fourth of July parade in Macon Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Historic Ingleside is preparing for its annual Fourth of July parade Saturday at 10 a.m. The tradition was restarted about five years ago by neighbors who wanted to bring back a decades old celebration that once…
GEORGIA’S AMERICAN JOURNEY | Robins Air Force Base: A legacy of service and economic impact
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As America marks 250 years of independence, Robins Air Force Base in Houston County stands as…
Macon crash among 12 deaths reported during Georgia holiday travel period
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Department of Public Safety says 12 people have died in crashes statewide during the holiday travel period, including two people killed in a crash on I-75 North in Macon. The agency also reports 424 DUI…
Data center fight brings both parties together in Jasper County
MONTICELLO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Organizers of a public hearing to protest a Jasper County data center development say sources bound by nondisclosure agreements have indicated that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has targeted land in Jasper County and another site…
Atlanta Harvest owner says racial slur carved into watermelon won't stop community mission
(CNN)- The owner of Atlanta Harvest says he was shocked after discovering a racial slur carved into one of the business's watermelons, but…
Son charged in killing of mother of NFL veteran Calais Campbell
(NBC)- A 41-year-old man is facing murder charges after police say he killed his mother, the mother of NFL veteran Calais Campbell, inside her Buckhead…
Former Georgia teacher indicted on nearly 30 sex crime charges
(CNN)- A former Alexander High School teacher is facing nearly 30 criminal charges after a Douglas County grand jury indicted her on allegations of sexual misconduct…
Tim Dugger to perform before Quaker State 400 at EchoPark
HAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Country singer and songwriter Tim Dugger will perform a pre-race concert before the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway on Sunday, July 12. EchoPark Speedway announced Wednesday that Dugger will perform at the Cracker Barrel Fan…
Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp’s call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about moving too quickly after a U.S. Supreme Court decision weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters. House…
Rick Jackson beats Burt Jones for Georgia GOP governor nomination
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Rick Jackson has won Georgia’s Republican nomination for governor, defeating Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Tuesday's runoff after Jones led the field in last month's primary. Jackson will face Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in the November…
Rep. Mike Collins wins Georgia’s GOP Senate nomination and will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
ATLANTA (AP) — Rep. Mike Collins on Tuesday defeated first-time candidate Derek Dooley for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination in Georgia, advancing to face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff for a seat that will help determine control of Capitol Hill for…
Crawford County girl 'so excited and so humble' to witness World Cup in person
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – Back in April, Crawford County's Bailey DeWitt and her mother Susanna got the call of a lifetime, which ultimately led to two…
Dooley says Republicans need a political outsider for November
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp stood with Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley on Monday as Dooley made the case that Republicans need a political outsider to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Dooley and Kemp contrasted Dooley…
Kemp points to shared record in support of Burt Jones campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp publicly supported Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over the weekend in the Republican race for governor. During a news conference Monday morning, Kemp said he views Jones as the best option to defeat Democratic…
Foster children in Georgia to be automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Eligible foster children in Georgia will be automatically enrolled in new tax-advantaged investment accounts created under federal law, according to Gov. Brian Kemp’s office. Kemp’s office says the accounts, called "Trump Accounts," are part of First Lady…
Children’s patients inspire Chase Elliott’s Atlanta paint scheme
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Dawsonville native and NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott will race a special baseball-themed No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet at EchoPark Speedway next month to benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The Chase Elliott Foundation announced Wednesday…
Derek Dooley campaigns with Gov. Brian Kemp in Sandersville ahead of U.S. Senate Runoff Election
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley campaigned in Sandersville Monday alongside Brian Kemp as part of Dooley’s…
Georgia business leaders spotlight data, electricity as drivers of economic growth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Leaders from across Georgia gathered in Atlanta this week to discuss the state’s evolving energy sector, with a focus on how data is powering both the economy and daily life. The rapid growth of data centers was…
Officials warn of high E. coli levels in Chattahoochee River
(CNN)- The Chattahoochee River is a popular summer destination for people across metro Atlanta looking to boat, swim and cool off — but officials are warning…
ACC releases early Georgia Tech kickoff times, TV assignments
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team will open the 2026 season in primetime and will have multiple nationally televised games during the first month of the season, according to the ACC. The Atlantic Coast Conference released…
Trump to meet with Zelenskyy as Ukraine war tops international agenda
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as international leaders work to advance efforts to end Russia's war in…
Morning Business Report: Walmart cuts prices as Dow closes above 53,000
(LILAMAX)- Walmart is lowering prices on thousands of products, with discounts taking effect immediately. Ground beef prices are dropping by 12%, cherries are being cut…
Maine Democratic Senate nominee faces rape allegation amid calls to exit race
(NBC)- Maine's Democratic Party is calling on its U.S. Senate nominee, Graham Platner, to end his campaign after a woman accused him of rape.…
Flash flooding drenches Northeast as more storms threaten
(CNN)- Communities across the Northeast are cleaning up after days of heavy rain triggered dangerous flash flooding, with more storms expected to bring additional rainfall to already saturated…
Recall Watch List: Aldi food, dog food, toys and household products recalled
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Several recalls could affect products people already have in their homes, including food, pet food, a children’s toy, grill brushes, air…
This week in history: Amazon, Althea Gibson and NASA's final shuttle mission
(CNN)- On July 5, 1994, Jeff Bezos and his then-wife, MacKenzie Scott, founded a company called Cadabra. The business was briefly renamed Relentless before…
Trump celebrates America's 250th before overseas meetings
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is departing for the NATO summit in Turkey, where he is expected to meet with European allies at a pivotal moment for the military alliance.…
Trump heads to NATO summit
(CNN)- President Donald Trump is traveling to Turkey this week for the NATO summit, where he will meet with leaders from North America and Europe following the nation's 250th Independence Day…
Multiple shootings erupt across U.S. during Fourth of July weekend
(CNN)- Several communities across the country are mourning after a series of shootings turned Fourth of July weekend celebrations into tragedy. In Fort Wayne, Indiana, one…
Americans celebrate 250th Fourth of July with fireworks and travel surge
(NBC)- Communities across the country are marking America's 250th birthday with fireworks, celebrations and a surge in holiday travel despite dangerous summer heat. Patriotic displays…
Morning Business Report: Jeep named America's most patriotic brand in new survey
(LILAMAX)- According to Brand Keys' annual study, Jeep ranks as the most patriotic brand in America for 2026. The company says brands that authentically…
Record heat strains power grid and disrupts Fourth of July celebrations
(CNN)- A dangerous heat wave continues to grip the East Coast, bringing record temperatures, straining the power grid and forcing changes to some Fourth of…
Trump prepares for America's 250th celebration
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is preparing for the nation's 250th birthday celebration as festivities get underway across the country. Events include tall ships arriving in New York, fireworks displays nationwide…
Morning Business Report: Trump administration plans USMCA changes as Dow reaches record high
(LILAMAX)- The Trump administration says it will not renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, in its current form. The decision begins a series…
Couple arrested after climbing Empire State Building
(CNN)- Two people are facing charges after climbing the spire of the Empire State Building in a dangerous stunt that prompted a police response in Manhattan. Police body camera…
Heat dome threatens half the U.S. ahead of Independence Day
(CNN)- A dangerous heat dome is expected to bring prolonged extreme temperatures to nearly half the country as millions of Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day…
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship and sides with states on transgender athletes
(NBC)- The U.S. Supreme Court issued two landmark rulings that will have nationwide implications for immigration and school sports. In a 6-3 decision, the…
Morning Business Report: Trump Accounts launch for children as Dow posts another record high
(LILAMAX)- A new savings account program for children will launch on July 4. Known as a 530A or "Trump Account," the program…
