Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

UPDATE: Warner Robins man sentenced to life for murdering wife

57-year-old Brian McManus was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

UPDATE: (7/17) – Houston County District Attorney says 57-year-old Brian McManus was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Wednesday. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man convicted of killing his wife in Warner Robins in 2023 is scheduled to be sentenced July 16, according to the Houston County District Attorney. 57-year-old Brian McManus was found…

Warner Robins Opens Food & Toy Pantry
Featured, Georgia News, Happening Now, Houston County, Local News

Impact Therapy opens food pantry and toy drive to support Warner Robins families

Referral Coordinator Sarah Walker says the pantry is open to anyone in the community who’s in need  
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new resource is now available for families in need. The Impact Therapy Community Pantry and “Play It Forward” toy drive is officially open in Warner Robins, offering both food assistance and support services. The community pantry provides food to families and individuals in need of staple items, while also offering counseling services for children….
Tech Report

Tech Report: Netflix earnings, Starbucks menu shake-up

Netflix is set to report its second-quarter earnings after markets close on Thursday.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Netflix is set to report its second-quarter earnings after markets close on Thursday — and Wall Street is largely optimistic. Although the streaming giant no longer shares subscriber numbers, analysts are eyeing three key areas: the impact of recent price hikes, the performance of its advertising-supported tiers, and growth in international markets. Starbucks is officially lifting the curtain on…
Across the Nation, Featured

Trump clashes with supporters over Epstein case as pressure mounts for transparency

A rare divide is emerging within the MAGA movement as President Trump faces growing frustration from some of his own supporters over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)-A rare divide is emerging within the MAGA movement as President Trump faces growing frustration from some of his own supporters over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. In a fiery social media post, Trump disowned a faction of his base he labeled “weaklings” for buying into what he called “B.S.” conspiracy theories. “It’s all been a big hoax,”…
Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Travel, tariffs, shifting consumer habits

United Airlines is lowering its profit expectations for the year, citing reduced consumer spending due to rising living costs.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX) – United Airlines is lowering its profit expectations for the year, citing reduced consumer spending due to rising living costs. Still, the airline notes a more stable global outlook compared to earlier this year. Meanwhile, aluminum producer Alcoa reports that tariffs imposed by President Trump have added $115 million in costs—six times higher than in the first quarter. The…
Entertainment

Hollywood Minute: Final season of “Stranger Things,” Totoro’s return, a super-boost for dog adoptions

Netflix has released the first teaser for the highly anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things. 
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Netflix has released the first teaser for the highly anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things. The show’s final chapter sees the heroes reunited, but their hometown is now under military quarantine. “Eleven” is in hiding, and the stakes are higher than ever as the ultimate battle looms. “Volume One” premieres November 26th, “Volume Two” follows on Christmas…

Republicans Race Toward Budget Deadline
Across the Nation, Featured

Republicans race toward budget deadline

Republicans are scrambling to meet a key budget deadline set for tomorrow, triggering a marathon of late-night votes and revealing fractures within the party over proposed spending cuts.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Republicans are scrambling to meet a key budget deadline set for tomorrow, triggering a marathon of late-night votes and revealing fractures within the party over proposed spending cuts. At the center of the push is a rescissions package backed by President Donald Trump — aimed at codifying cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting. The proposal, made possible under…

Houston County Grad Gage Harrelson Reflects On Being Selected In 2025 Mlb Draft
Across Georgia Sports, Featured, Houston County, Local Sports, Sports

Houston County Grad Gage Harrelson Reflects on Being Selected in 2025 MLB Draft

The Florida State Outfielder was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 16th Round with the 469th overall pick
Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Over the past few days, a few Middle Georgia baseball standouts have heard their names called in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft. Among them is 2022 Houston County High School graduate and former Florida State outfielder Gage Harrelson, who was selected in the 16th round with the 469th overall pick by the Los…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Inmate stabbed at Bibb County jail during altercation

The incident is under investigation.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate at the Bibb County jail is in the hospital after being stabbed Wednesday, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The stabbing happened just after 6 a.m. July 16. According to the sheriff’s office, two inmates were involved in a physical altercation that led to one of them receiving non-life-threatening injuries. The injured inmate…

Mercer Aims To Balance Lake Ecosystem
Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Mercer University installs fish habitats to improve ecological balance at Macon lake

Craig Byron, a Mercer biology professor, said prior research at the lake showed an overpopulation of predator species, which has caused declines in lower-level predator populations and largemouth bass.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University faculty and students teamed up with the Macon Water Authority Monday to install fish habitats aimed at improving the ecological balance of a local lake. Craig Byron, a Mercer biology professor, said prior research at the lake showed an overpopulation of predator species, which has caused declines in lower-level predator populations and largemouth bass….

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Featured, Health, Local News

Piedmont Urgent Care expands in Middle Georgia with four new locations

With the addition of the Dublin, Eastman, Milledgeville and Macon facilities, Piedmont Urgent Care now operates six urgent care centers across Middle Georgia.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Urgent Care is expanding its footprint in Middle Georgia with the acquisition of four MedPlus Immediate Care locations, a move aimed at improving access to health care across the region. With the addition of the Dublin, Eastman, Milledgeville and Macon facilities, Piedmont Urgent Care now operates six urgent care centers across Middle Georgia. Plans for…

Georgia's Political Scene Is Heating Up, As Lt. Governor Burt Jones Announces He's Running For Governor In 2026
Featured, Georgia News, Politics

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones launches 2026 Georgia governor campaign with income tax repeal plan

Jones says he wants to eliminate the state income tax and he is backing his campaign with his own money.
Tyrik Wynn,

JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia’s 2026 race for governor is starting early, and one of the state’s top leaders is officially in. Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced this month that he’s running for governor, and he’s already laying out ideas and putting his own money behind the campaign. “I’m going to be the best person in the race with the…

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Bibb County, Featured

Macon-Bibb County Commissioners vote to formally support intercity passenger rail bid

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) paved the way for the Atlanta-Savannah Corridor proposal, which is currently in the pipeline for more federal funding. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is exploring five different routes for the project, with one including an intermediate stop in Macon. 
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Commission has agreed to formally support a passenger rail service connecting Atlanta to Macon to Savannah. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) paved the way for the Atlanta-Savannah Corridor proposal, which is currently in the pipeline for more federal funding. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is exploring…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain odds stay low; heat climbs again Thursday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures dipped slightly Wednesday thanks to proximity to Invest93L. They will climb more as that system moves west in the Gulf. This Evening There was a decent amount of cloud cover this morning thanks to Invest93L lurking to the southwest in the Gulf of America. This has led to some nice breezes around the region which…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Three dead after drowning at Amerson River Park in Macon

Amerson River Park is currently closed as first responders continue their search efforts.
Clayton Poulnott, Monica Diaz-Meek,

Photo: Macon-Bibb CountyUPDATE (7/16/2025 at 3:11 p.m.) The three people who went missing after drowning at Amerson River Park have all been found dead, according to Deputy Coroner Ronnie Miley. The 7-year-old girl has been identified as Summer McRae  and was pronounced dead at 10:06 a.m. The 28-year-old man has been identified as Johnny Collins III and was pronounced dead…

Humanitarian Gang Inc. To Host Back To School Drive Thru Giveaway
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Humanitarian Gang Inc. to host back to school drive-thru giveaway

Victoria Hudson, founder and executive director of Humanitarian Gang Inc., says the giveaway is open to the community.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Humanitarian Gang Inc. will host its third annual back-to-school drive-thru giveaway on July 19 in Macon. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at 1065 Anthony Road and is open to the community, according to Victoria Hudson, founder and executive director of Humanitarian Gang Inc. Free backpacks and school supplies will be distributed…
Tech Report

Tech Report: U.S. tech giants shift supply chains, boost AI

NVIDIA shares surged to a record high Tuesday
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- NVIDIA shares surged to a record high Tuesday after the chipmaker announced it is seeking a license to resume sales of its powerful H-20 GPU chips in China. The product, previously restricted under U.S. export controls, is used for high-performance graphics processing. In a blog post, NVIDIA said it hopes to “start deliveries soon” after the export ban cost…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

I-16/I-75 traffic shift begins July 25 in Macon as new eastbound lanes open

The shift was originally scheduled to begin July 18, but GDOT officials said the date was moved to allow the public more time to prepare.
Tucker Sargent, Monica Diaz-Meek,

FileUPDATE (7/16/2025): Drivers on Interstate 75 in Macon will begin using newly constructed I-16 eastbound lanes starting July 25 as part of a six-month traffic shift at the I-16/I-75 interchange, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The shift was originally scheduled to begin July 18, but GDOT officials said the date was moved to allow the public more time…
Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Prices Rise for food items, Fed Chair faces uncertain future

From your morning coffee to your weekend burger, prices on some common indulgences ticked higher in June.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- From your morning coffee to your weekend burger, prices on some common indulgences ticked higher in June. New data shows the median price of a premium cup of coffee, cold brew, beer, and a burger all rose slightly last month. However, there were a few bright spots for consumers—burritos and chicken wings dropped modestly in price, and the cost…
Entertainment

Hollywood Minute: Darth Vader’s Lightsaber and other iconic props head to auction

Darth Vader’s actual weapon from The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi prepares to hit the auction block.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Darth Vader’s actual weapon from The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi prepares to hit the auction block. The legendary prop is part of Prop Store’s upcoming Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, set for September. The presale estimate for Vader’s lightsaber: between $1 million and $3 million. But that’s not the only piece of Hollywood history up for…
Across the Nation, Featured

Trump doubles down on tariffs as economists warn of rising consumer costs

President Donald Trump is defending his escalating tariff strategy—even as American consumers begin to feel the pinch.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- President Donald Trump is defending his escalating tariff strategy—even as American consumers begin to feel the pinch. Trump announced he is likely to impose new duties on pharmaceutical imports by the end of the month, with rates that could eventually climb as high as 200 percent. He also confirmed plans to implement a 19 percent tariff on goods from…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Woman dies after being found shot on Pio Nono Avenue

Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says the victim has been identified as Ashanti Macon.
Clayton Poulnott,

photo courtesy of MGNUPDATE: Bibb County deputies clarified on Thursday that a woman found shot Tuesday night was actually shot in the back alleyway of Raines Lane near the 1400 block of Pio Nono Avenue. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is dead after a shooting in west Macon on Tuesday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, it…