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Near-record highs possible Thursday and Friday
Near-record highs possible Thursday and Friday - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
Near-record highs possible Thursday and Friday from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
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February 18, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Near-record highs possible Thursday and Friday
Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Shia LaBeouf arrested on battery charges during Mardi Gras in New Orleans - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans during Mardi Gras celebrations and charged with two counts of simple battery, according to police. from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
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February 18, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Republican Steven McNeel leads District 18 runoff election
Republican Steven McNeel leads Georgia Senate District 18 runoff - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
Republican Steven McNeel is leading Democrat LeMario Nicholas Brown in the Georgia Senate District 18 runoff as nearly all precincts report.
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February 18, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Republican Steven McNeel leads District 18 runoff election
Two arrested after series of burglaries, car break-in in Bleckley County
Two arrested after series of burglaries, car break-ins in Bleckley County - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
Two people were arrested Tuesday after burglaries and vehicle break-ins across Bleckley County this month.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Two arrested after series of burglaries, car break-in in Bleckley County
Macon-Bibb County hires new chief information officer
Macon-Bibb County hires new chief information officer - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
Macon-Bibb County has hired Tekquell Watson as its new chief information officer to lead cybersecurity and smart city initiatives.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Macon-Bibb County hires new chief information officer
Two arrested after shots fired into occupied Eastman home
Two arrested after shots fired into occupied Eastman home - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
Two people have been arrested after police say shots were fired into an occupied home on Ward Street in Eastman earlier this month.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Two arrested after shots fired into occupied Eastman home
New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, the indulgent conclusion of Carnival season
Mardi Gras parade fills New Orleans streets on Fat Tuesday - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
A massive Mardi Gras parade rolled down St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans as revelers celebrated Fat Tuesday, marking the end of Carnival season before Ash Wednesday. from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
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February 18, 2026 at 1:37 AM
New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, the indulgent conclusion of Carnival season
Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after receiving a waiver from Netflix
Warner Bros. Discovery reopens Paramount talks amid $72B Netflix merger vote - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
Warner Bros. Discovery is reopening takeover talks with Skydance-owned Paramount for seven days while continuing to recommend shareholder approval of its $72 billion studio and streaming deal with Netflix. from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
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February 18, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after receiving a waiver from Netflix
Leaders reflect on legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson after his death
Leaders reflect on legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson after his death - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at 84. Macon leaders reflect on his legacy and lasting impact.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Leaders reflect on legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson after his death
Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled James Talarico interview as early voting begins in Texas
Colbert says CBS blocked Texas Senate candidate interview over equal-time rule - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
Stephen Colbert said CBS pulled an interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico over concerns about the FCC’s equal-time rule as early voting begins in Texas primaries. from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
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February 18, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled James Talarico interview as early voting begins in Texas
More cloud cover returns Wednesday
More cloud cover returns Wednesday - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
More cloud cover returns Wednesday from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
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February 18, 2026 at 12:37 AM
More cloud cover returns Wednesday
Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ US tour next month
Bruce Springsteen to launch ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ U.S. tour - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announced a 20-date U.S. tour titled “Land of Hope and Dreams,” beginning March 31 in Minneapolis and concluding May 27 in Washington, D.C. from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
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February 18, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ US tour next month
Driver fleeing ICE officers crashes, killing a Georgia teacher, authorities say
Savannah teacher killed in crash after ICE traffic stop, driver jailed - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
A Savannah-area teacher was killed when a driver fleeing a traffic stop by federal immigration officers crashed into another vehicle. The driver remains jailed on homicide and other charges. from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
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February 18, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Driver fleeing ICE officers crashes, killing a Georgia teacher, authorities say
North Central Health District installs harm reduction vending machines in Macon-Bibb, Houston County
North Central Health District installs harm reduction vending machines in Macon-Bibb, Houston County - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
The North Central Health District installs harm reduction vending machines in Macon and Houston County, offering free Naxolene, testing strips, hygiene kits, and other lifesaving supplies.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:52 PM
North Central Health District installs harm reduction vending machines in Macon-Bibb, Houston County
Elana Meyers Taylor nearly lost hope. Her team, her husband and the Spurs helped her to Olympic gold
Elana Meyers Taylor wins monobob gold at Milan Cortina Olympics - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
Elana Meyers Taylor won the women’s monobob gold medal at the Milan Cortina Games weeks after nearly quitting the season, becoming the oldest woman to win an individual Winter Olympic gold. from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
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February 17, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Elana Meyers Taylor nearly lost hope. Her team, her husband and the Spurs helped her to Olympic gold
Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held more indirect talks with the US
Iran temporarily closes Strait of Hormuz amid U.S. nuclear talks - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
Iran announced a temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live fire drills as negotiators held another round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States in Geneva. from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
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February 17, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held more indirect talks with the US
Georgia 18-year-old arrested after running toward U.S. Capitol with shotgun
Capitol Police arrest 18-year-old with shotgun near U.S. Capitol - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
U.S. Capitol Police arrested an 18-year-old man after he ran toward the Capitol building armed with a loaded shotgun. Authorities say the motive remains under investigation. from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
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February 17, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Georgia 18-year-old arrested after running toward U.S. Capitol with shotgun
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a period of fasting, reflection — and fish fries
Ash Wednesday begins Lent with fasting, prayer and reflection - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
Ash Wednesday signals the start of Lent, a season of fasting, prayer and reflection for Catholics and many other Christians, leading up to Easter. from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
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February 17, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a period of fasting, reflection — and fish fries
Longtime Davisboro Fire Chief Al Alligood dies at 71
Longtime Davisboro Fire Chief Al Alligood dies at 71 - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
Longtime Davisboro Fire Chief and community leader Al Alligood has died at age 71 after decades of service in Washington County.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Longtime Davisboro Fire Chief Al Alligood dies at 71
Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities
Judge says ICE cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia after detention period expires - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
A federal judge ruled that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying the 90-day detention period has expired and the government lacks a viable deportation plan. from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
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February 17, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities
Atrium Health Navicent shares resources during American Heart Health Month
Atrium Health Navicent shares resources during American Heart Health Month - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
Atrium Health Navicent shares heart health resources for American Heart Month as a cardiothoracic surgeon explains symptoms, risks and lifestyle changes to prevent heart disease.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Atrium Health Navicent shares resources during American Heart Health Month
Jones County man arrested after deputies say he shot nephew
Jones County man arrested after deputies say he shot nephew - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
A Jones County man has been arrested after deputies say he shot his nephew during an argument on Chapman Road earlier this month.
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February 17, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Jones County man arrested after deputies say he shot nephew
Two dead, one critically injured in Lake Wildwood home in Bibb County
Two dead, one critically injured at Lake Wildwood home in Bibb County - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
The Bibb County coroner says two people are dead and one person is critically injured at a home in the Lake Wildwood community. A deputy serving an eviction warrant heard shots from inside the home. from 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
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February 17, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Two dead, one critically injured in Lake Wildwood home in Bibb County
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores February 9-13
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores February 9-13 - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
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, February 9 and Friday, February 13.
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February 17, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores February 9-13
Trump administration holds high-level talks on Iran nuclear program and Russia-Ukraine war
Trump administration holds high-level talks on Iran nuclear program and Russia-Ukraine war 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
The Trump administration is leading negotiations in Geneva on Iran’s nuclear program and mediating talks between Russia and Ukraine.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Trump administration holds high-level talks on Iran nuclear program and Russia-Ukraine war