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Morning Business Report: More moms work full time as SpaceX climbs past Amazon in value
(LILAMAX)- A growing number of college-educated mothers are working full time, contributing to a record share of American households where both…
Mississippi authorities investigate police shooting that killed 1-year-old child
(NBC)- Mississippi authorities are investigating a police shooting that left a 1-year-old child dead and another person critically injured in Senatobia. The shooting happened Sunday in a…
One killed, another injured in shooting at Wilmington Hospital
(CNN)- Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon at a hospital in Wilmington. Emergency crews responded around 3:30 p.m. to Wilmington Hospital, located at…
Marshall Talley wins Macon Water Authority District 2 runoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Marshall Talley has won the runoff for Macon Water Authority District 2, according to unofficial election results. Talley received 1,603 votes, or 55.14%, in Tuesday’s runoff. Ron E. Lemon received 1,304 votes. The runoff came after…
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…
Deputies: Man shot while sitting in vehicle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is recovering after being shot Tuesday in west Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to an aggravated assault in the 3400 block of Williamson Road just after 8:33 p.m. Deputies…
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…
Elaine Lucas denies MWA complaint, calls for grand jury investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Water Authority District One board member Elaine Lucas is speaking out after an employee accused her of being aggressive and threatening…
Bibb families can get free uniforms, supplies at back-to-school event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County families can get free school uniform shirts and school supplies during the district’s 9th Back-to-School Bash in July. The Bibb County School District says the event will be held Friday, July 31, from 10…
Macon-Bibb sidewalks getting countywide condition check
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is expanding its Paving the Way program with a countywide sidewalk and accessibility ramp analysis. Macon-Bibb County said in a news release Tuesday that it contracted with Citylogix in April to assess about 350…
Shoplifting call leads to U-Haul chase in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were arrested after a shoplifting call led Bibb County deputies on a brief chase involving a U-Haul truck, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says the shoplifting happened on Friday.…
Rain continues tonight; more storms tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Persistent light rain will continue through the evening and tonight around Middle Georgia before slowing and another round of storms is likely Wednesday as well. This Evening Overcast skies and widespread rain have been the theme…
Piedmont encourages men to prioritize preventive care during Men's Health Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Men's Health Month continues, a Piedmont physician is encouraging men to take a more proactive approach to their health and…
Man dies after shooting at Fort Valley apartment complex
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is dead after an overnight shooting at a Fort Valley apartment complex, according to Fort Valley Police Chief David Wilson.…
Trump promotes Iran nuclear framework at G7 as Ukraine and Middle East talks continue
(NBC)- President Donald Trump continued meetings with world leaders Tuesday at the G7 summit, including talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as…
Eight killed in B-52 crash near Edwards Air Force Base
(CNN)- Military officials say eight people were killed Monday morning when a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 8-12
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…
Cooler temps and rain move in for Tuesday & Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Not a lot going on at the moment. A frontal boundary that went through the area Monday has stalled across South Georgia. This old boundary will begin to make its way back northward with precipitation chances…
Monroe County sheriff’s office investigating after child hit by car
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 7-year-old child was taken to a hospital after being hit by a car Wednesday morning in Juliette, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said it received a call this morning, at 10:51…
Marshall Talley wins Macon Water Authority District 2 runoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Marshall Talley has won the runoff for Macon Water Authority District 2, according to unofficial election results. Talley received 1,603 votes, or 55.14%, in Tuesday’s runoff. Ron E. Lemon received 1,304 votes. The runoff came after…
Deputies: Man shot while sitting in vehicle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is recovering after being shot Tuesday in west Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to an aggravated assault in the 3400 block of Williamson Road just after 8:33 p.m. Deputies…
Elaine Lucas denies MWA complaint, calls for grand jury investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Water Authority District One board member Elaine Lucas is speaking out after an employee accused her of being aggressive and threatening…
Bibb families can get free uniforms, supplies at back-to-school event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County families can get free school uniform shirts and school supplies during the district’s 9th Back-to-School Bash in July. The Bibb County School District says the event will be held Friday, July 31, from 10…
Macon-Bibb sidewalks getting countywide condition check
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is expanding its Paving the Way program with a countywide sidewalk and accessibility ramp analysis. Macon-Bibb County said in a news release Tuesday that it contracted with Citylogix in April to assess about 350…
Shoplifting call leads to U-Haul chase in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were arrested after a shoplifting call led Bibb County deputies on a brief chase involving a U-Haul truck, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says the shoplifting happened on Friday.…
Rain continues tonight; more storms tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Persistent light rain will continue through the evening and tonight around Middle Georgia before slowing and another round of storms is likely Wednesday as well. This Evening Overcast skies and widespread rain have been the theme…
Man dies after shooting at Fort Valley apartment complex
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is dead after an overnight shooting at a Fort Valley apartment complex, according to Fort Valley Police Chief David Wilson.…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 8-12
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…
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…
Republican governor candidate Rick Jackson makes final Georgia tour before runoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson is making a final tour of Georgia ahead of this week's runoff elections, positioning himself as…
Middle Georgia State, nonprofit teaming up to provide beds for children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University and Sleep in Heavenly Peace are partnering to help provide beds for children in Middle Georgia and study…
Collins campaigns in Middle Georgia, highlights Trump endorsement in Senate race
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Congressman Mike Collins, who is running for U.S. Senate, campaigned in Middle Georgia on Monday and made his case to voters…
Off and on showers and storms expected tonight and tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain creeping north from South Georgia will stick around Middle Georgia tonight and tomorrow as a stationary front drapes across the Peach State. This Evening A mostly cloudy afternoon will stay that way heading into tonight…
Perry hires Jara Hurt as new downtown manager
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Perry has hired Jara Hurt as its new downtown manager. The city announced in a news release Monday that Hurt will lead efforts tied to Historic Downtown Perry’s growth, business development and community…
Baldwin schools, GMC adding wearable crisis alert badges
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County schools and Georgia Military College are adding wearable crisis alert badges to improve emergency communication and response times on local campuses.…
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…
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…
Bob Horner, Braves legend of the 1980s, dies at 68
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Former Atlanta Braves star Bob Horner has died at the age of 68, according to the Atlanta Braves. Horner was the first overall pick in the 1978 MLB Draft and made his Major League debut just days…
Hundreds cited statewide during Memorial Day travel period
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia State Patrol troopers and officers across the state have made hundreds of DUI, distracted driving and seat belt arrests and citations during the Memorial Day holiday travel period. The Georgia Department of Public Safety says troopers…
UPDATE: Jury convicts man in Brooke Sides hit-and-run death
UPDATE (5/21/26): A Butts County jury has convicted Nathan Shane Upchurch in the death of Brooke Bedard Sides, according to the Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. The DA's Office says Upchurch was convicted Wednesday in Sides' hit-and-run death. Following…
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Rick Jackson advance to Republican runoff for Georgia governor
ATLANTA (AP) — Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson have advanced to the June 16 Republican runoff for Georgia governor, extending a bruising campaign battle. President Donald Trump endorsed Jones last year, and a Jones win would…
Sen. Warnock criticizes Air Force plan to retire E-11 aircraft stationed at Robins Air Force Base
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Sen. Raphael Warnock is criticizing a reported U.S. Air Force plan to retire the E-11 Battlefield Airborne Communications Node aircraft currently stationed at Robins Air Force Base. According to Warnock’s office, the Air Force plans to…
ONLY ON 41NBC: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones summoned for jury duty ahead of Election Day
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lt. Gov. Burt Jones spent the day before Georgia’s gubernatorial primary inside a courtroom instead of on…
Gov. Brian Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through June 3
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Gov. Brian Kemp has signed an executive order extending Georgia’s gas tax suspension for two additional weeks. According to the governor’s office, the suspension will begin at 12:01 a.m. on May 20 and continue through June 3.…
Trump defends Iran framework as lawmakers seek answers at G7
(NBC)- President Trump wrapped up three days of diplomacy at the G7 summit while defending a proposed framework for peace with Iran and facing growing calls…
Morning Business Report: More moms work full time as SpaceX climbs past Amazon in value
(LILAMAX)- A growing number of college-educated mothers are working full time, contributing to a record share of American households where both…
Mississippi authorities investigate police shooting that killed 1-year-old child
(NBC)- Mississippi authorities are investigating a police shooting that left a 1-year-old child dead and another person critically injured in Senatobia. The shooting happened Sunday in a…
One killed, another injured in shooting at Wilmington Hospital
(CNN)- Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon at a hospital in Wilmington. Emergency crews responded around 3:30 p.m. to Wilmington Hospital, located at…
Trump promotes Iran nuclear framework at G7 as Ukraine and Middle East talks continue
(NBC)- President Donald Trump continued meetings with world leaders Tuesday at the G7 summit, including talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as…
Eight killed in B-52 crash near Edwards Air Force Base
(CNN)- Military officials say eight people were killed Monday morning when a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base…
Knicks fans celebrate historic NBA title as victory parties turn chaotic
(CNN)- The New York Knicks returned home Sunday to a hero's welcome after capturing their first NBA championship in more than 50 years. Fans packed…
Morning Business Report: Markets rally on Iran peace deal as major media merger wins approval
(LILAMAX)- Stocks moved higher and oil prices fell sharply after the United States and Iran reached a peace agreement that is…
Trump says Iran deal could be signed within days
(NBC)- President Donald Trump says a potential agreement with Iran is within reach after canceling another round of U.S. strikes and announcing progress toward ending the conflict.…
Trump says Iran agreement could be finalized within days
(NBC)- President Donald Trump says a potential agreement with Iran is taking shape after two nights of military exchanges in the Middle East. There was relative calm…
Morning Business Report: SpaceX set to go public as markets rally on Iran peace hopes
(LILAMAX)- SpaceX is scheduled to begin trading publicly today under the ticker symbol SPCX, marking one of the most anticipated initial…
Suspected tornadoes cause widespread damage across Midwest
(CNN)- Severe weather swept across parts of the Midwest on Thursday, spawning multiple suspected tornadoes, causing widespread damage and leaving at least one person dead. A massive funnel cloud…
Morning Business Report: Airfares jump 27% as Iran conflict and inflation weigh on economy
(LILAMAX)- Rising fuel costs and renewed military action in the Middle East are putting pressure on consumers and investors alike. The U.S.…
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as tensions escalate in Gulf region
(NBC)- The United States and Iran exchanged new attacks overnight as tensions between the two countries continued to rise despite ongoing discussions about a potential…
Pentagon lockdown and evacuation later described as false alarm
WASHINGTON (CNN)- Parts of the Pentagon were placed under lockdown Thursday morning after officials detected what they initially described as an air quality issue. A shelter-in-place order was issued for the affected area. Multiple floors and corridors inside the Pentagon…
Severe storms leave damage across Midwest
(CNN)- Communities across the Midwest are cleaning up after a round of severe weather brought damaging winds, possible tornadoes and widespread power outages. In Wisconsin, emergency crews responded to storm…
Iran launches missile and drone attacks on U.S. forces after American strikes
(NBC)- Tensions in the Middle East escalated overnight as Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. forces in the region following American strikes…
Morning Business Report: Iran tensions rattle markets as package theft falls and World Cup ticket sales struggle
(LILAMAX)- Investors are closely watching renewed tensions between the United States and Iran after U.S. Central Command said American…

