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Senate weighs Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” as GOP pushes for vote

The U.S. Senate could vote this week on President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.”
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- The U.S. Senate could vote this week on President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy package, which includes major tax cuts, border security measures, and a range of spending reforms. GOP leaders are  working to rally support for what Trump calls his “big, beautiful bill.” Supporters say it aims to lower prices, reduce taxes, and strengthen the nation. “It’s a…

Echopark Speedway Opens Up As Nascar Returns To Atlanta This Friday
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NASCAR Returns to Atlanta for Historic Weekend at Rebranded EchoPark Speedway

Festivities start Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. with the NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Parade
Justin Dierkes,

HAMPTON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – NASCAR makes a historic return to Atlanta this weekend, hosting two nights of racing under the lights at the newly rebranded EchoPark Speedway, formerly known as Atlanta Motor Speedway. The weekend marks the first event held at the 66-year-old super speedway since entering a multi-year partnership with EchoPark Automotive. The track unveiled a fresh look…

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Elections, Featured, Houston County, Local News

J. Michael Evans sworn in as the Mayor of Centerville

Evans replaced former Centerville Mayor John Harley, who resigned in December. Since last week's race was a special election, Mayor Evans will be up for re-election for a full four-year term in November.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – J. Michael Evans was sworn in as the 10th mayor of Centerville on Tuesday night. The ceremony took place one week after Evans’ special election victory over fellow former city councilman Justin Wright. During his speech inside City Hall, Evans invited both his supporters and those who didn’t vote for him to join…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Jail inmate died hours after mental health evaluation

Wesley Gautney died hours after mental health professionals cleared him to return to the cellblock.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County Jail inmate was found unresponsive in his cell Monday night, prompting an investigation by the sheriff’s office. 41-year-old Wesley Gautney, who was pronounced dead at Atrium Health Navicent about an hour later, was found in his cell after all inmates had been secured for the night, according to Sheriff David Davis. “Any time…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Four arrested after juvenile stabbed during Forsyth altercation

Police say the suspects fled the scene but were later stopped and detained.
Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Forsyth Police DepartmentUPDATE: Forsyth Police identified the two adults taken into custody as Johmar Chandler and Zaheir Miller. ORIGINAL STORY: FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four people were taken into custody Monday night after a female juvenile was stabbed during an altercation in Forsyth, according to a news release from the Forsyth Police Department. It happened around 11:20 p.m. at…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Heat continues Wednesday as rain chances climb

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will remain above average in the afternoon however storm odds will climb in the evening. This Evening Mostly sunny and hot conditions will continue around Middle Georgia the rest of the afternoon and evening. It will be a warm night as well with lows expected in the mid to upper 70s. Wind will be light…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Deputies investigating armed robbery at Academy Sports in Macon

Deputies say the suspect pulled a gun on a store clerk before leaving on a bicycle Tuesday afternoon.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies are investigating an armed robbery that happened Tuesday afternoon at Academy Sports + Outdoors on Eisenhower Parkway, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the call came into the 911 center at 12:46 p.m. According to the sheriff’s office, a man entered the store at 1689 Eisenhower Parkway, took…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

UPDATE: Forsyth police say missing 59-year-old man has been ‘safely located’

The Forsyth Police Department says Eugene Cobb has been safely located and that investigators have made physical contact with him.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Forsyth Police DepartmentUPDATE: The Forsyth Police Department says Eugene Cobb has been safely located and that investigators have made physical contact with him. “We sincerely appreciate all individuals who provided information or assistance,” an updated news release said on Tuesday. ORIGINAL STORY: FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth Police Department is searching for a missing 59-year-old man who was…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspects in armed robbery, attempted motel heist

Deputies are investigating a commercial armed robbery that occurred at 4:10 a.m. June 24 at the Love’s Truck Stop, located at 1190 Frank Amerson Parkway.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

Courtesy: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two men who committed an armed robbery at a truck stop and attempted to rob another business minutes later, according to a news release. Deputies are investigating a commercial armed robbery that occurred at 4:10 a.m. June 24 at the Love’s Truck Stop, located…
Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Markets rise on ceasefire hopes, Oil drops after strike and BNPL loans to impact credit scores

Markets opened higher Monday following news that Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire, helping to ease fears of broader conflict in the Middle East.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Markets opened higher Monday following news that Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire, helping to ease fears of broader conflict in the Middle East. Crude oil futures sold off sharply after an Iranian missile strike on a U.S. airbase in Qatar resulted in no casualties. Both The New York Times and President Donald Trump confirmed that Iran…
Across the Nation, Featured

Middle East conflict follow President Trump to NATO Talks

President Donald Trump is attending the NATO Summit today, with rising tensions in the Middle East casting a shadow over the agenda.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- President Donald Trump is attending the NATO Summit today, with rising tensions in the Middle East casting a shadow over the agenda. Lawmakers in Washington are being briefed on the latest developments involving Iran, after a flurry of military activity over the weekend. President Trump announced overnight that Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire, though specific details…

Roquan Smith Hosts Free Football Youth Camp July 19th In Montezuma
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Roquan Smith Returns to Macon County to Host Sold-Out Youth Football Camp

The Macon County Alum makes a trip back to help the youth in fun football skill-building challenges
Justin Dierkes,

MONTEZUMA, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Macon County High School and University of Georgia standout Roquan Smith will return to his hometown Saturday, July 19, to give back to the community that helped shape him. The Baltimore Ravens All-Pro linebacker will host a free youth football camp at his alma mater, offering young athletes a chance to learn from one…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Deputies: Inmate dies by apparent suicide at Bibb County Jail

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man died by apparent suicide at the county jail Monday night, according to deputies.
Tucker Sargent,

FileUPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office identified the inmate who died Monday night as 41-year-old Wesley Kyle Gautney.  Deputies say Gautney was being held in the jail for charges of three counts of possession of controlled substances. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are looking into the death of an inmate who was found unresponsive…

Summer Heat Safety Tips
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Middle Georgia nurse shares summer heat safety tips for children

Sikes says many children experience heat exhaustion, which means the body has exceeded its ability to cool itself. 
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With summer break underway, kids across Middle Georgia are enjoying time outside, but health officials warn that the summer heat can quickly become dangerous without proper precautions. Houston County Health Department Nurse Manager Christina Sikes says letting kids play outdoors during morning hours and after dinner can keep them from overheating. She also recommends dressing…
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Crimestoppers looking for woman wanted for cruelty to children, abuse of elderly person

Today's word of the day: Verify
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sgt. Greg Thomas of Macon Regional Crimestoppers appeared on 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and share the organization’s word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media outlets, police departments and law enforcement agencies across eight Middle Georgia counties to offer anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following individuals are currently wanted: Gerald…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Major heat on deck for Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will climb into the upper 90s and lower triple digits Tuesday afternoon. This Evening It’s been a hot start to the week in Middle Georgia with highs reaching the mid to upper 90s and heat indexes hovering around 100 degrees. There is almost no wind, and that will remain the case into the night. There…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Violence Prevention partner offering literacy, family bonding classes as part of effort to reduce violence

The Macon Family Time program includes free weekly meals, reading materials and skills-building sessions for both parents and children.
Tucker Sargent,

Macon-Bibb CountyMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A literacy group is inviting families to register for free weekly classes designed to strengthen family bonds and reduce violence in Macon-Bibb County. According to a news release from Macon-Bibb County, registration for the summer cohort of the Macon Family Time program will happen Tuesday, June 24, from 4 to 6 p.m.. at the Bloomfield…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Centerville to host annual Independence Day Celebration with fireworks, food and live music

The June 27 event at Center Park will include live music, food trucks and fireworks to close out the night.
Tucker Sargent,

CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Centerville will hold its annual Independence Day Celebration on Friday, June 27, at Center Park, with fireworks scheduled as the grand finale of the evening. The event, which runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., will include food trucks, live music and a family-friendly atmosphere, according to a news release from the City…

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Featured, Local News, Wilcox County, WMGT

UPDATE: Man arrested for double murder in Wilcox County

Holt was arrested by the Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. 
Monica Diaz-Meek, Tucker Sargent,

Quintavis Holt (Photo: Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (6/23/2025): Quintavis Holt was arrested without incident at about 9:55 p.m. on June 20. Holt was arrested by the Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. UPDATE (6/9/25): The Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office says it’s now offering a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to the arrest of a…
Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Warner Robins woman convicted of trafficking 13-year-old girl

Carr said 25-year-old Emma-Lee Garcia was convicted of trafficking a minor in Houston County.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins woman has been convicted of trafficking a 13-year-old, according to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. Carr said 25-year-old Emma-Lee Garcia was convicted of trafficking a minor in Houston County. The Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit began its investigation after receiving information that the child was sold for sex in Warner Robins. According…

Macon Bacon Retire Jackie Robinson's Number '42' Jersey For "decades Night"
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Macon Bacon Retire Jackie Robinson’s Number ’42’ Jersey for “Decades Night”

The Macon Bacon retired the number 42 on the left center wall of Luther Williams Field Friday night
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In a first for the franchise, the Macon Bacon retired a jersey number Thursday night, and it was a number known across the world: 42. As part of “Decades Night” at historic Luther Williams Field, the team honored the late, great Jackie Robinson by retiring his iconic number in a pregame ceremony, celebrating his trailblazing…

Fourth Annual Malik Herring Fun Day On Saturday
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Malik Herring Hosts Fourth Annual ‘Fun Day’ on Saturday

The fourth annual event sponsored by the Malik Herring Foundation will feature live music, food, and family entertainment
Justin Dierkes,

FORSYTH, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman and Mary Persons High School alum Malik Herring will return to his hometown this weekend to host the fourth annual Malik Herring Fun Day at the Monroe County Recreation Department. Fresh off mandatory minicamp in Missouri, Herring is taking a break from his offseason training to spend a Saturday afternoon…

Positive Parenting: Keep Your Family Safe In The Storm
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Positive Parenting: Keep Your Family Safe in the Storm

The tropical Atlantic is heating up again and the forecast calls for an active hurricane season.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

FALMOUTH, Massachusetts- June 1st marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, a five-month stretch where we keep a close eye on the tropical Atlantic. Forecasters are predicting 19 storms to form this season, nine of which will become hurricanes and four of which will reach category 3 status or stronger. That’s above the 30-year average for both hurricanes…

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Local News, Local Sports, Peach County, Sports

Brandon Britt named new men’s basketball coach at Fort Valley State University

Britt brings a track record of athletic success and player development to Fort Valley State from Edward Waters University.
Tucker Sargent,

Brandon Britt (Photo: FVSU Athletics)FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University has named Brandon Britt as the new head coach of its men’s basketball team, the university’s athletics department announced Friday. Britt joins FVSU from Edward Waters University, where he served as assistant men’s basketball coach and co-recruiting coordinator. According to a news release from FVSU Athletics, Britt…