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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Daybreak reports rise in homeless seeking help in Macon

Daybreak says weather changes and an encampment cleanup have driven more people to seek help in Macon.
Fiona King,

Homelessness in Macon MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Daybreak says it’s seeing an increase in the number of homeless individuals seeking help. A recent encampment cleanup, along with changing weather conditions, have contributed to this rise, according to Director Sister Mallot. She says it’s important to treat homeless individuals with respect and dignity. “These are our sons and daughters,” she said….

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Storm odds drop Thursday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain odds will be more isolated in nature Thursday afternoon and evening. This Evening While there hasn’t been much rain yet today storm odds should climb through the evening and into tonight. Nothing severe is expected however the most intense storms may have relatively strong gusts. Skies will stay partly cloudy through the evening and into…

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Featured, Health, Local News, Peach County

Peach County EMS adopts new cardiac arrest protocol to improve survival rates

Peach County paramedics now treat cardiac arrest patients on scene instead of rushing to the hospital.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

New cardiac arrest protocol (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – Peach County EMS recently implemented a new cardiac arrest protocol to boost survival rates. Deputy director Chad Davis says back in 2024, they were made aware they were not achieving THE national average.  “In 2022 and 2023, we found that we had a 1.4% survival rate,” he said. The…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office seeks man last seen with axe after domestic dispute

Deputies say 56-year-old Benjamin Thomas Hobbs was last seen in the Jackson area and may still be armed.
Tucker Sargent,

Benjamin Thomas Hobbs (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a man they say left a domestic dispute carrying an axe. According to a BOLO posted Wednesday morning on the sheriff’s office Facebook page, deputies responded to the area of 2900 Highway 42 North after…
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Fort Valley apartment complex catches fire, affecting several residents

The fire started early Wednesday morning at the College Square Apartments on 1200 Block of Edwards Street.
Denise Turner,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross has assisted at least 21 people after a fire broke out in a Fort Valley apartment complex. That’s according to Red Cross Communications Manager Suzanne Lawler, who said they were on scene providing victims with emergency aid and offering recovery assistance. The fire happened early Wednesday morning at College Square Apartments…
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Three suspects arrested after downtown Milledgeville police chase, crash

Around 3:10 a.m. August 13, officers responded to reports of three men attempting to enter vehicles at an apartment complex at 605 North Columbia Street.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – Three suspects are in custody after a vehicle pursuit early Wednesday led to a crash and foot chase in downtown Milledgeville, according to the Milledgeville Police Department. Around 3:10 a.m. August 13, officers responded to reports of three men attempting to enter vehicles at an apartment complex at 605 North Columbia Street. While patrolling the area,…
Across the Nation, Tech Report

Tech Report: Companies return to in-person interviews as AI cheating rises, Musk targets Apple, Threads growth surges

Companies are increasingly returning to in-person job interviews to combat cheating and guard against digital scams.
Keenan Gibson,

ChatGPT said: (LILAMAX)- Companies are increasingly returning to in-person job interviews to combat cheating and guard against digital scams, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Recruiters say more candidates are using AI tools to feed them answers during remote technical interviews, while in rarer cases, AI-enabled scammers have impersonated job seekers to steal data or money once…

Piedmont Doctor Shares Tips During Breastfeeding Awareness Month
41 Today, Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Piedmont nurse shares tips during Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Shelley Tatum, manager of women’s services at Piedmont Macon Medical Center, encourages mothers to contact the hospital for breastfeeding support.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Piedmont doctor is sharing the benefits and tips for mothers during Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Shelley Tatum, manager of women’s services at Piedmont Macon Medical Center, encourages mothers to contact the hospital for breastfeeding support. She says the resources are free for all mothers, whether they are patients at Piedmont or not. “Breast milk is a…

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Featured, Weather

Showers and thunderstorms expected again today and Thursday

Karen Williams,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Weak low off the mouth of the Mississippi River with a northward extending trough axis draped across Alabama into northwest Georgia, similar to a tropical wave. Moisture is pooling along the boundary extending north from Mobile Alabama northeastward into Georgia. We have enough surface heating to allow for instability to surge across the area which will…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Inflation steady in July, stocks soar, thrifting up, Social Security COLA rising

Inflation remained steady in July, easing concerns that recent tariffs would drive prices higher.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Inflation remained steady in July, easing concerns that recent tariffs would drive prices higher. While Americans paid more for auto repairs, healthcare, and housing, costs for food, energy, and smartphones held stable. Economists say controlled inflation increases the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. The market responded positively to the report. The S&P 500 and…
Across the Nation, Around the World, Featured

Trump holds virtual talks with Zelensky ahead of Putin summit

President Donald Trump is holding virtual talks today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders.
Keenan Gibson,

ChatGPT said: (CNN)- President Donald Trump is holding virtual talks today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders, a precursor to his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin scheduled for Friday. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump is “determined to try and end this war and stop the killing,” but significant obstacles remain in reaching a…
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: Beyoncé wins Emmy, “K-Pop Demon Hunters” soars, “Only Murders in the Building” returns

Beyoncé adds an Emmy to her record-breaking 35 Grammys.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Beyoncé adds an Emmy to her record-breaking 35 Grammys. The singer won a Primetime Emmy for Costume Design for her Netflix special “Beyoncé Bowl” and is nominated for two more awards at the 77th Annual Creative Arts Emmys, set for September 6th and 7th in Los Angeles. “K-Pop Demon Hunters” is topping both Netflix rankings and the Billboard charts….

Vine Ingle Boys Return Home After Winning U.s. Championship
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports

Vine Ingle Junior League World Series Champions Welcomed Home in Macon

The Vine Ingle Boys were greeted by families, friends, and more Macon natives as they arrived home from Taylor, Michigan Monday evening
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Vine Ingle Junior League Baseball team received a hero’s welcome Monday night after capturing the U.S. championship at the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan. Hundreds of Macon residents gathered at Northway Church to celebrate the Southeastern Georgia champions, who clinched the title Saturday with a thrilling 7-6 walk-off victory over the Southwestern…

Peach County Head Coach Joey Hiller Earns 500th Career Win
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Peach County, Sports

Peach County Softball Coach Earns 500th Career Win

The Lady Trojans softball head coach becomes the 14th head coach in Georgia history to earn that mark
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County Lady Trojans softball head coach Joey Hiller reached a major milestone Tuesday night, earning his 500th career victory in a 20-0 win over Rutland. Hiller is now 500-190 all-time, becoming the 14th head softball coach in Georgia to surpass the 500-win mark. Hiller led the Lady Trojans to the programs first region championship…

Peach County Looks To Build Momentum From 2024 In A Season Opening Rematch With The Raiders
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Peach County, Sports

Peach County Looks to Build Momentum from 2024 in a Season Opening Rematch with the Raiders

The Trojans improved from 4-7 in 2023, to 11-2 and region champions in 2024 in Head Coach Marquis Westbrook's second season
Justin Dierkes,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – After a remarkable turnaround from a 4-7 record in 2023 to an 11-2 season and a region title in 2024, Peach County enters the 2025 campaign with high expectations under third-year head coach Marquis Westbrook. The Trojans will have to replace 22 seniors from last year’s squad, including standout quarterback D.J. Hudson, now at…

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Baldwin County, Featured

Rollout of 6 new electric buses kickstart Baldwin County School District’s green energy push

Eric Little, the Director of Transportation for the Baldwin County School District, says the purchases were made possible by the district receiving a $2 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean School Bus Program.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County School District is working to make transportation healthier for students and other community members. The district has six new electric buses, which are now on the road. Eric Little, the Director of Transportation for the Baldwin County School District, says the new buses are helping the district cut down on…
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Two more men convicted in 2022 Fort Valley shooting that killed toddler, injured sister

The shooting at Lakeview Apartments killed 23-month-old Marcus Ball Jr. and injured his 12-month-old sister.
Tucker Sargent,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Peach County jury has convicted two men of murder in the 2022 shooting death of a 23-month-old boy and the injury of his 12-month-old sister at a Fort Valley apartment complex, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. On Friday, August 8, jurors found Jabari Thomas and Wontazious Bivins guilty of malice…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Scattered storms continue Wednesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Another round of scattered storms is likely Wednesday afternoon. This Evening Storm activity hasn’t been too widespread thus far this afternoon, however that could change through the evening and into tonight. Severe storms are not expected however the strongest ones may have decent wind gusts. Wind will largely flow from the south-southwest heading into tonight around…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

David Perdue Elementary collecting nutritional drinks in memory of two students lost to cancer

Since 2016, the drive has donated more than 12,300 bottles of Boost and Ensure to the Cancer Care Center.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

David Perdue Elementary school donation drive (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – David Perdue Elementary School is holding its annual donation drive for nutritional drinks, such as Boost and Ensure, in honor of two students, McKenzie Brooks and Aiden Rozier, who died from cancer. David Perdue Elementary School Principal Dr. Andy Payne says this drive is not only to…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Middle Georgia Cold Cases

Bibb County deputies seek tips in 1996 Barbara Crenshaw homicide

Deputies say the 39-year-old’s body was found in Echeconee Creek on March 19, 1996, and no arrests have been made.
Tucker Sargent,

Barbara Crenshaw (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in solving the 1996 homicide of 39-year-old Barbara Crenshaw, whose body was found in Echeconee Creek in south Bibb County on March 19, 1996. According to a sheriff’s office news release, deputies said Crenshaw was last seen in the…
Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Dublin VA hosting Red Cross blood drive on Friday

The blood drive is an opportunity to save lives and avenue to meet people in the community.
Denise Turner,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is hosting a Red Cross blood drive at the medical center. Michael Catoe, Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) and Coordinator for the Event said this blood drive is a great avenue to serve the community while getting to know them. “It’s just a good connections between us and…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Four suspects charged in Middle Georgia cargo theft ring

Anyone with information is urged to call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) – Four men have been arrested in connection with an ongoing cargo theft investigation involving stolen trailers loaded with electronics, appliances and other merchandise, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. On December 4, 2024, a 911 call reported two semi-trailers missing from Forest Park, Georgia, with GPS showing their location in Macon. Deputies found one trailer on…
Across the Nation, Featured, Tech Report

Tech Report: AOL to end dial-up service as Tesla, Apple and Intel make headlines

It’s the end of an era for AOL.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)-  After more than 30 years of connecting people to the internet through its iconic dial-up service, AOL has announced it will officially discontinue the service and its dialer software on September 30. The company says the change will not impact any of its other offerings. In the electric vehicle industry, Tesla is setting its sights on large-scale production of…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Arrest made in stabbing that left man hospitalized

Bibb County deputies are investigating a stabbing that left a man critically injured late Monday night.
Keenan Gibson,

UPDATE (8/12/2025 – 9:20 a.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with an aggravated assault that happened late Monday night in Macon. Deputies responded to a home in the 3800 block of Tela Place at 10:44 p.m. on August 11 after receiving a report of a person cut. When they arrived, they found a…