Macon Bibb Firefighters Audition For 2026 Charity Calendar Benefiting Children’s Hospital
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Macon-Bibb firefighters audition for 2026 charity calendar benefiting children’s hospital

Dozens of Macon-Bibb firefighters auditioned for a spot in the 2026 calendar, with proceeds going to support children’s healthcare in Middle Georgia.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department held auditions for the 2026 Middle Georgia Firefighter Calendar on Thursday. More than 60 firefighters signed up to audition, but only 36 will be chosen to be featured in the calendar.  The judges were looking for the healthiest and fittest firefighters to represent the department. Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Captain Phillip…

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Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin launches life jacket loaner station at Oconee River Greenway

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin installs a free life jacket station at the Oconee River Greenway to promote water safety.
Fiona King,

(Photo Credit: Fiona King /41NBC)MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin has launched a new Life Jacket Loaner Station at the Oconee River Greenway Park to help prevent drownings and promote water safety for families visiting the river. Thomas Goss, the Chief Operating Officer at Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin spoke about the importance of…

41nbc Memorial Day Blood Drive Set For Next Week
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41NBC Memorial Day Blood Drive set for next week

Regional Communications Manager at the American Red Cross, Suzanne Lawler, says donors can give blood every 56 days.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 13th annual 41NBC Memorial Day Blood Drive is set to take place May 26–29 across Middle Georgia. Regional communications manager at the American Red Cross, Suzanne Lawler, says donations often decline around holidays like Memorial Day. Lawler says someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds. Donors will receive an exclusive Red Cross solar…

Warner Robins Police Chief Urges Parents To Enforce Summer Curfew, Department Boosting Patrols To Deter Youth Crime
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Warner Robins police chief urges parents to enforce summer curfew, department boosting patrols to deter youth crime

Police will step up overnight patrols while local groups launch arts, music and meal programs to give Middle Georgia teens safer options this summer.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With school out for summer, law enforcement and community leaders are warning that youth crime could increase across Middle Georgia as teens face more unsupervised free time. Chief Fisher of the Warner Robins Police Department says this time of year—with summer break underway and many parents still working—kids have a lot of unstructured time. “Kids…

Autumn Knight And Brooke Marshall
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Nine Middle Georgia contestants to compete in Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia’s Teen pageants

Contestants from Macon and Warner Robins will take the stage in Columbus for Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia’s Teen competitions the week of June 9.
Tucker Sargent,

FILE (7/30/24): Autumn Knight (left) and Brooke Marshall (right) were crowned as the new Miss Macon and Miss Central Georgia, respectively, on Sunday night at the Grand Opera House. (Photos: Doug Nurnberger/Miss Macon)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nine young women from Macon and Warner Robins are set to represent our area at the upcoming Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia’s Teen competitions…

Houston County Ends Season As The Ghsa 5a State Runner Up
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Houston County Ends Season as the GHSA 5A State Runner Up

The 33-7 Houston County Bears fall in the State Championship at CoolRay Field to the Newnan Cougars
Justin Dierkes,

LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Monday evening at CoolRay Field, home of the Gwinnett Stripers, the Houston County Bears faced the Newnan Cougars for the GHSA 5A State Championship. In game one, Senior Pitcher Will Allen threw for four strikeouts thru his 6 innings pitched. Isaiah Galason hit a solo homer run in the Top 4th to make it…
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Morning Business Report: Markets slide, recession signals from contractors, Walmart layoffs

Stocks, bonds, and the dollar all fell on Wednesday as concerns grew over the long-standing dominance of American financial assets.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Stocks, bonds, and the dollar all fell on Wednesday as concerns grew over the long-standing dominance of American financial assets. A key driver of the market downturn was a disappointing auction of 20-year Treasury notes, which saw weak demand. Investors appear to be demanding higher yields to hold U.S. debt, signaling increased concerns about its risk. The Dow closed…
Entertainment

Hollywood Minute: Lady Gaga nears EGOT status, Sheryl Lee Ralph honored

Lady Gaga is one step closer to joining the exclusive EGOT club.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)-Lady Gaga is one step closer to joining the exclusive EGOT club. The Oscar and 14-time Grammy winner has just added a Sports Emmy to her collection, earning the honor for her powerful Super Bowl performance of “Hold My Hand.” With an Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar under her belt, Gaga now needs only a Tony to achieve EGOT status—raising speculation…
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Two Israeli Embassy staff members killed in D.C. shooting outside Jewish museum

A tragic shooting in the heart of the nation’s capital has left two Israeli Embassy staff members dead.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- A tragic shooting in the heart of the nation’s capital has left two Israeli Embassy staff members dead, sending shockwaves through both the Jewish community and the country. The victims, identified as Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, were leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum late Wednesday night when they were shot and killed. According to Metropolitan Police…
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GOP scrambles to finalize “One, Big Beautiful Bill” with last-minute changes

House Republicans have unveiled a revised version of what President Donald Trump has dubbed his “one, big beautiful bill.”
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- House Republicans have unveiled a revised version of what President Donald Trump has dubbed his “one, big beautiful bill,” packed with sweeping tax breaks, benefit cuts, and policy changes — many added in a last-minute push to secure enough votes within their slim majority. “We have kept this bill on a very delicate balance,” said House Majority Leader Rep….

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Law enforcement urging safe road, water travel this Memorial Day weekend

The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) expects more than one million Georgians to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend. Law enforcement agencies partnered for the "Belts and Jackets" Safety Tour across the state Wednesday, urging safe travel not just on the road, but in the water as well.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC) CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) expects more than one million Georgians to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend. “During holiday periods, we know there’s going to be more traffic, which means we make sure to have more officers and troopers out there on the roads making sure everyone is…

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NAACP: Changes coming to Bibb County Jail following meeting with Sheriff Davis

The NAACP announced new protocols at the Bibb County Jail, including GBI-led investigations into deaths and injuries, as concerns grow over jail conditions and mental health care.
Fiona King,

(Photo Credit: Fiona King /41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Immediate changes are coming to the Bibb County Jail following a meeting between the NAACP and Sheriff David Davis, including a new protocol for investigating in-custody deaths and serious injuries. During a news conference on Wednesday, the Georgia and Macon branches of the NAACP announced changes that will be implemented at the…

Dublin Va Medical Center Hosts Va2k Walk To Support Homeless Veterans And Wellness
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Dublin VA Medical Center hosts VA2K walk to support homeless veterans and wellness

Veterans and community members joined the Dublin VA’s annual VA2K walk to support wellness and collect resources for homeless veterans in Middle Georgia.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Veterans, staff and supporters came together Wednesday at the Dublin VA Medical Center for the annual VA2K, a walk and wellness event aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting homeless veterans. Participants walked, ran or rolled in their wheelchairs on the two-kilometer course around the facility. Keith Griffin, Chief for Development & Civic Engagement for the…
Featured, Local News, Peach County

White Road in Byron to close for 35 days starting June 2 for roundabout construction

Tucker Sargent,

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – White Road in Byron will close for 35 days beginning Monday, June 2, as crews complete construction on a new roundabout at the intersection with Peavy and Williams Roads, according to a Facebook post from the City of Byron. The closure will also impact Peavy Road and Williams Road at the construction zone. City officials said…

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Strong breezes will continue Thursday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – . This Evening What has been a sunny afternoon around Middle Georgia will see high clouds arrive through the late afternoon and evening. It will not be a blanket, however scattered clouds are expected through the evening and overnight hours. Low temperatures will be a lot cooler than last night as they fall into the lower…
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

13 arrested, 2 wanted in multi-agency drug investigation in Milledgeville

Anyone with information related to drug or gang activity is asked to call the GBI Middle Georgia Gang Task Force at 478-207-1301.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thirteen people were arrested and charged after a 13-month, multi-agency drug investigation in Milledgeville, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The joint investigation included the GBI Middle Georgia Gang Task Force, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, Milledgeville Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Dublin Police Department, Warner Robins Police Department, Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Department…

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Two Macon men arrested after break-in at Jones County Animal Shelter

Deputies say the men broke into the shelter to retrieve a dog set to be euthanized. The suspects have been identified as the animal’s former owners.
Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Jones County Sheriff’s OfficeGRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Macon men have been arrested after a break-in at the Jones County Animal Shelter in which a dog was unlawfully removed, according to a news release from the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s says on Tuesday, an investigator, with assistance from the United States Marshals Service and the Houston County…
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Baldwin County schools get grant to improve football safety

Dexter Ricks, athletic director at Baldwin High School, said the district received a $3,000 grant for the boys’ tackle football program and a $5,000 grant for the girls’ flag football team.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County School District has received a second grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to support player safety. Dexter Ricks, athletic director at Baldwin High School, said the district received a $3,000 grant for the boys’ tackle football program and a $5,000 grant for the girls’ flag football team. With the most recent…
Across the Nation, Featured

Hollywood Minute: Rod Stewart honored, Elle Fanning joins “Hunger Games,” and Tom Cruise faces final “Mission”

Rod Stewart is receiving one of music’s highest honors, Elle Fanning is officially joining the Hunger Games universe, and Mission: Impossible star and producer Tom Cruise continues to defy the odds .
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Rod Stewart is receiving one of music’s highest honors. The legendary rocker will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s American Music Awards, recognizing his decades-spanning career. Stewart is also set to perform at the show—marking his first AMA appearance since 2004. The 2025 American Music Awards will take place Monday, May 26, in Las Vegas….
Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Amazon refunds, Universal’s epic launch, and summer BBQ trends

Amazon is sending out unexpected refunds and apologies to customers after an internal review uncovered “unresolved” reimbursement issues dating as far back as 2018, according to Bloomberg.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Amazon is sending out unexpected refunds and apologies to customers after an internal review uncovered “unresolved” reimbursement issues dating as far back as 2018, according to Bloomberg. The total scope and cost of the payouts remain unclear, but some customers have reported receiving refunds for returns made over five years ago. Amazon CFO Brian Olsavsky confirmed a $1.1 billion…
Across the Nation, Featured

FAA cuts Newark flight volume amid safety concerns and system failures

The FAA is scaling back operations at Newark Liberty International Airport, temporarily reducing the number of flights by about 25 percent due to ongoing air traffic control issues and system failures.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is scaling back operations at Newark Liberty International Airport, temporarily reducing the number of flights by about 25 percent due to ongoing air traffic control issues and system failures. Under the new FAA order, Newark is currently limited to 28 arrivals and 28 departures per hour. That number is expected to increase to 34…
Across the Nation, Featured

House GOP pushes massive budget bill in rare 1 A.M. session amid sharp divisions

The House Rules Committee convened just after 1:00 a.m. Wednesday to begin debate on a sweeping Republican budget bill tied to President Trump’s legislative agenda.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- In a highly unusual move, the House Rules Committee convened just after 1:00 a.m. Wednesday to begin debate on a sweeping Republican budget bill tied to President Trump’s legislative agenda. “Americans need this legislation to ensure our economic survival,” said Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), as Republicans defended the urgency of the overnight session.  Democrats slammed the timing, accusing GOP…

Robins Air Force Base Honors Fallen Service Members In Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
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Robins Air Force Base honors fallen service members in annual Memorial Day ceremony

Robins AFB held its annual Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen service members and their families.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As Memorial Day approaches, Robins Air Force Base is honoring airmen, soldiers and sailors who have made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. The base held its annual memorial ceremony for fallen service members on Tuesday. The sound of the bell rang with emotion during the annual Robins Air Force Base Fallen Soldiers’ Ceremony. This…