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American Red Cross shares tips for National Preparedness Month

Suzanne Lawler, regional communications manager, said people should be prepared for severe weather.

1 hour ago

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross is sharing tips for National Preparedness Month and encouraging people to be weather aware. Suzanne Lawler, regional communications manager, said people should be prepared for severe weather. She added that the region is in the middle of hurricane season. Lawler encouraged people to have two kits: a go-kit and an stay-at-home kit….

DA: Houston County men get decades in prison for Michael Cooper killing

The men pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and related charges after prosecutors said they hunted down Cooper and opened fire in traffic.

3 hours ago

Tucker Sargent,

Hogan, Winston and Williams (Photos: Houston County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (9/12/25): Three men have been sentenced for voluntary manslaughter in connection with the January 2023 shooting death of Michael Cooper in Warner Robins, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. District Attorney Eric Z. Edwards announced in a news release Friday that 24-year-old Shadarrius Dyone Hogan Jr. of Warner Robins;…

Positive Parenting: The Toll of Emotional Inflammation

The goal is to meet kids where they are, to validate their fears and show them that small actions can lead to big emotional relief.

3 hours ago

Monica Diaz-Meek,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – From endless news alerts to what they hear at school; today’s kids are growing up in a world filled with constant uncertainty. More than 70% of teens say climate change affects their mental health, and nearly half of young people globally report feeling sad, anxious, or powerless about the future. That growing stress has a name: It’s…

Morning Business Report: mortgage rates drop, inflation pushes prices higher

Mortgage rates fell sharply this week, marking the largest weekly drop in a year, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.

6 hours ago

Keenan Gibson,

(LILA MAX)- Mortgage rates fell sharply this week, marking the largest weekly drop in a year, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey showed the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage slipped to 6.35%, down from 6.5% last week. Applications for mortgages, including refinancing, also increased. At the same time, consumers continue to face…

Bloomberg report reveals new details in Epstein–Maxwell relationship

Newly published emails are offering fresh insight into the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell

12 hours ago

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Newly published emails are offering fresh insight into the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, his convicted co-conspirator. Bloomberg News says it has obtained more than 18,000 purported emails between the two, authenticated through cryptographic and metadata analysis. The correspondence suggests Epstein and Maxwell were closer than either publicly admitted. In a July interview with the Deputy Attorney…

Hollywood Minute: ‘The Sound of Music’ returns, ‘Big Little Lies’ resumes, and Sydney Sweeney steps into the ring

A restored and remastered 60th anniversary edition of the The Sound of Music is back in U.S. theaters.

14 hours ago

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- A restored and remastered 60th anniversary edition of the The Sound of Music is back in U.S. theaters. Fans have flocked to see the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, prompting an extension of its theatrical run through next Wednesday. The film, first released in 1965, remains one of Hollywood’s most iconic and cherished musicals. After a long hiatus, Big Little…

Veterans Softball Improves To 16 2 With Split Region Matchup Against Lee County

Veterans Rallies for Walk-Off Win Over Lee County in Doubleheader Split

The 16-2 Veterans Lady Hawks Split Their Doubleheader with Lee County Thursday

17 hours ago

Justin Dierkes,

KATHLEEN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Veterans Lady Hawks, led by head coach Jeff Sans, entered Tuesday’s doubleheader against region opponent Lee County with a 15-1 record and a No. 1 national and state ranking by MaxPreps. In Game 1, the Lady Hawks found themselves in trouble early, giving up five runs in the first five innings. A double play…

Dublin Ready For A Rescheduled Region Rivalry With East Laurens

Dublin Ready for Rescheduled Region Rivalry with East Laurens

The 2-1 Dublin Fighting Irish head to the east side to take on the East Laurens Falcons in the 32nd all-time matchup

18 hours ago

Justin Dierkes,

DUBLIN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin Fighting Irish, led by 24th-year head coach Roger Holmes, are coming off back-to-back region victories after blowing a 14-point lead in the final 10 seconds of their season opener. Now 2-1, Dublin is looking to return to where it was a year ago as region champion, hoping to redeem its semifinal loss to…

Gryphons Get Geared Up for Only Non Region Matchup Against Warriors

The 3-0 ACE Gryphons host their Homecoming matchup with the 0-4 Wilkinson County Warriors

18 hours ago

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons, led by fourth-year head coach Keith Hatcher, are off to a 3-0 start this season, all region victories. The young eight-year-old football program has grown under Hatcher’s leadership, highlighted by last week’s win over Dodge County in Eastman. After losing several key seniors from the 2024 team, including Bryce Whitley, players like…

WRPD hosts town hall, taking questions from residents

"We have never seen anything like this before within our communities that we policed."

19 hours ago

Fiona King,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents gathered at the First Baptist Church of Garmon Street for a town hall meeting hosted by the Warner Robins Police Department on Thursday evening. Warner Robins Police Chief Wayne Fisher and other department leaders fielded questions for over an hour, addressing topics from response times to recruiting challenges. Chief Fisher reported encouraging declines in…

Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony

The remembrance included lowering the flag, prayers and flowers to honor the victims and first responders of the September 11 attacks.

September 11, 2025

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

9/11 remembrance ceremony (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation honored the victims of the September 11 attacks and the bravery of first responders during its annual remembrance ceremony. The American flag was lowered to half-staff as family, friends and law enforcement prayed and laid flowers for those who lost their lives. Sheriff David Davis says…

Mostly sunny and warm Friday

September 11, 2025

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will largely climb into the upper 80s Friday afternoon around Middle Georgia. This Evening A sunny afternoon will give way to a mostly clear night across the region. Wind remains out of the northeast and should largely stay below 10 mph. Overnight lows will hover around the 60 degree mark. Tomorrow A few more clouds…

12 new or renovated affordable homes are coming to Macon for the Tindall Fields Development Project

“What we hear about is people need more housing and not only just housing, but housing that people can afford, housing that they can build wealth in, housing they can own,” said Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller.

September 11, 2025

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund, Land Bank Authority, and Investment Group Development held a Groundbreaking Ceremony for its new Tindall Fields Development Project. Local elected officials and business leaders discussed and reminisced about the area revealing that the project will feature 12 new or renovated homes in the surrounding areas, in an effort…

Bibb deputies: Teen arrested after shots fired into hotel room near Zebulon Road

Deputies say Chase Alexander Clements was arrested September 10 with help from U.S. Marshals and campus police and is charged with aggravated assault.

September 11, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (9/11/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a teenager has been arrested in connection to an August shooting that sent a bullet into a hotel room near Zebulon Road while two guests were sleeping. Deputies said they helped U.S. Marshals and the Bibb County Campus Police in arresting Clements. Jail records show Clements, who is…

Dickey Farms to host Fall Festival

Lee Dickey, the owner of Dickey Farms, said the event is open to the community.

September 11, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Dickey Farms is inviting the community to celebrate the season with its annual Fall Festival. Dickey Farms will host the festival on September 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the farm. Lee Dickey, the owner of Dickey Farms, said the event is open to the community. Festival activities include hayrides, pig races, duck races, a…

Dublin VA Medical Center hosts annual September 11 ceremony

“We organize this ceremony every year to remember the families and the first responders who were sacrificed in that horrific attack on 9/11,” Interim Medical Center Director Lenearo Ashford said.

September 11, 2025

Denise Turner,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin held its annual 9/11 Remembrance Day ceremony. Employees and veterans welcomed the public to the Patriot Day and Day of Service and Remembrance event, which began at 8:30 a.m. at the campus flagpole. The program included a welcome address, a flag ceremony, recognition of first responders, the Pledge…

Woman found dead at Sanford Arms Apartments in Macon

Deputies found the woman during a missing person investigation Thursday morning.

September 11, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bre’Anna Sheffield/41NBCMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman found Thursday morning at Sanford Arms Apartments in Macon. The apartments are located near Shurling Drive and Gray Highway. According to a sheriff’s office news release, deputies responded to the 1300 block of Sanford Avenue around 8:15 a.m. to investigate a missing…

Morning Business Report: U.S. businesses face soaring health costs, Oracle’s Ellison becomes world’s richest

U.S. businesses are bracing for the sharpest rise in employee health-insurance costs in more than 15 years.

September 11, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- U.S. businesses are bracing for the sharpest rise in employee health-insurance costs in more than 15 years. Employer coverage is projected to surge about 9.5% in 2026, according to estimates from Aon. A separate employer survey by WTW pegged the increase at 9.2%. Insurers attribute the higher premiums to rising healthcare costs, including more expensive hospital care, greater use…

Two students injured, suspect dead after Colorado school shooting

Two students were wounded and a juvenile suspect is dead following a shooting at Evergreen High School in the Denver area on Wednesday.

September 11, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Two students were wounded and a juvenile suspect is dead following a shooting at Evergreen High School in the Denver area on Wednesday. Authorities say the gunman opened fire with a revolver, sparking chaos inside the school. Video from the scene showed terrified students fleeing and ringing the doorbell of a nearby home for safety. Brenner Johnson, a student…

Hollywood Minute: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunite in Netflix thriller ‘The Rip’ as ‘Downton Abbey’ bids farewell

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are back together on screen.

September 11, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are back together on screen. The Oscar-winning duo star as Miami cops in the upcoming Netflix crime thriller The Rip. The film follows the pair as they uncover a massive cache of cash during a raid. Viewers got their first look this week, with the film set to arrive in January. Fans of Downton…

The Endzone's Week 5 Matchup Features An Uncle Versus Nephew Showdown

Family Ties Headline Veterans-Perry Game of the Week Matchup

It's Unlce versus Nephew as the Veterans Warhawks face off against the Perry Panthers in The Endzone's Week 5 Game of the Week

September 11, 2025

Justin Dierkes,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Another story line for the Game of the Week at the Panther Pit features an uncle and nephew squaring off for the first time in their careers as coaches. Veterans head coach Steven DeVoursney will be on the opposite sideline to face Perry offensive coordinator, and his nephew, Eric DeVoursney, as the Warhawks head…

Veterans Wants Revenge In Rivalry Matchup With Perry

Veterans, Perry set for Houston County Rivalry matchup in the Week Five Game of the Week

The 2-1 Veterans Warhawks head to Perry to take on the 1-2 Panthers in The Endzone's Week 5 Game of the Week

September 11, 2025

Justin Dierkes,

KATHLEEN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Another week of high school football gears up another Houston County matchup in the Week Five Game of the Week. The Veterans Warhawks, 2-1 under new head coach Steven DeVoursney, appear to be off to a strong start after struggling last season. The Warhawks are preparing for their first of three consecutive Houston County matchups…

Life-sentenced inmate dies after ‘altercation’ at Hancock State Prison

Officials say inmate Andre Weems died after a Tuesday altercation and the case is under investigation.

September 10, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed the death of an inmate at Hancock State Prison following an “altercation with multiple offenders” on Tuesday. According to a spokesperson, inmate Andre Weems died. The body was turned over to the county coroner and will be sent to the GBI crime lab to determine the official cause of death….

Macon Witches Float to unite community, benefit Macon Periods Easier

The event begins October 5 at Amerson River Park, with a float to Bragg Jam South River Access.

September 10, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The annual Macon Witches Float invites participants to paddle the Ocmulgee River in costume while supporting a local cause. The event begins October 5 at Amerson River Park, with a float to Bragg Jam South River Access. Paddlers can decorate their kayaks, canoes or paddleboards, and a guest judge will award a $100 prize for best…

Suzanne Lawler, regional communications manager, said people should be prepared for severe weather.

The men pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and related charges after prosecutors said they hunted down Cooper and opened fire in traffic.

The goal is to meet kids where they are, to validate their fears and show them that small actions can lead to big emotional relief.

Mortgage rates fell sharply this week, marking the largest weekly drop in a year, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.

Newly published emails are offering fresh insight into the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell

A restored and remastered 60th anniversary edition of the The Sound of Music is back in U.S. theaters.

The 16-2 Veterans Lady Hawks Split Their Doubleheader with Lee County Thursday

The 2-1 Dublin Fighting Irish head to the east side to take on the East Laurens Falcons in the 32nd all-time matchup

The 3-0 ACE Gryphons host their Homecoming matchup with the 0-4 Wilkinson County Warriors

"We have never seen anything like this before within our communities that we policed."

The remembrance included lowering the flag, prayers and flowers to honor the victims and first responders of the September 11 attacks.

“What we hear about is people need more housing and not only just housing, but housing that people can afford, housing that they can build wealth in, housing they can own,” said Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller.

Deputies say Chase Alexander Clements was arrested September 10 with help from U.S. Marshals and campus police and is charged with aggravated assault.

Lee Dickey, the owner of Dickey Farms, said the event is open to the community.

“We organize this ceremony every year to remember the families and the first responders who were sacrificed in that horrific attack on 9/11,” Interim Medical Center Director Lenearo Ashford said.

Deputies found the woman during a missing person investigation Thursday morning.

U.S. businesses are bracing for the sharpest rise in employee health-insurance costs in more than 15 years.

Two students were wounded and a juvenile suspect is dead following a shooting at Evergreen High School in the Denver area on Wednesday.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are back together on screen.

It's Unlce versus Nephew as the Veterans Warhawks face off against the Perry Panthers in The Endzone's Week 5 Game of the Week

The 2-1 Veterans Warhawks head to Perry to take on the 1-2 Panthers in The Endzone's Week 5 Game of the Week

Officials say inmate Andre Weems died after a Tuesday altercation and the case is under investigation.

The event begins October 5 at Amerson River Park, with a float to Bragg Jam South River Access.

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