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How Middle Georgia will benefit from the state’s $37.7 billion FY 2026 budget

Gov. Brian Kemp (R-Ga.) says the state’s $37.7 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026 will increase funding for education, prisons, Medicaid and more.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Gov. Brian Kemp (R-Ga.) says the state’s $37.7 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026 will increase funding for education, prisons, Medicaid and more. In a press call Monday, kemp said the state’s amended budget for FY 2025 includes $25 million dollars going toward enhancement of the Mercer University School of Medicine, which will…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Lower rain odds Tuesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain odds will begin to drop Tuesday after a soggy weekend across the region. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon is seeing more clouds arrive heading into the evening hours, accompanied by some scattered showers and storms. These could feature a few severe hazards such as hail or strong wind gusts. A brief tornado is unlikely…
Across the Nation, Featured

Trump begins first foreign trip of second term amid trade breakthrough

President Donald Trump is traveling to the Middle East today for the first major foreign trip of his second term.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- President Donald Trump is traveling to the Middle East today for the first major foreign trip of his second term — a high-stakes journey expected to focus heavily on business and diplomacy, as his administration unveils major developments on the global trade front. U.S. and Chinese officials announced a 90-day pause on most tariffs, set to begin Wednesday, after…
Across the Nation, Featured

U.S., China move closer to trade agreement amid economic strain

Officials from both nations say they are actively working to finalize the details of a new trade agreement.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- A potential breakthrough may be on the horizon in the long-running trade tensions between the United States and China. Officials from both nations say they are actively working to finalize the details of a new trade agreement — one that could ease a conflict that’s weighed heavily on both economies. Kenneth Rogoff, former chief economist at the International Monetary…

Giaa Opening Round Baseball Scores
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports

GIAA Opening Round Baseball Scores

Here is a list of scores from the opening round of the GIAA Baseball State Championships
Justin Dierkes,

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are the scores from the opening round of the GIAA Baseball State Championships. Class AAAA: #9 seed Stratford swept #8 seed Tallulah falls on the road (8-6, 12-2) to advance to the second round. The Eagles will head two miles down the road to face rival and #1 seed FPD Friday, May 16.  …

Giaa Opening Round Boys And Girls Soccer Scores
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GIAA Opening Round Boys and Girls Soccer Scores

Here is a list of scores from the opening rounds of both the GIAA Boys and Girls Soccer State Championships
Justin Dierkes,

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are scores from the opening rounds of both the GIAA Boys and Girls Soccer State Championships Friday. Class AAAA Boys: Tattnall Square Trojans 0, Cristo Rey Atlanta 2 Class AAAA Girls: Tattnall Square Trojans 0, Brookstone 5 Mount De Sales 0, Strong Rock Christian 3 Class AA Boys: LaGrange Academy 1, Trinity Christian 7…

Macon Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation Honors Fallen Officers And First Responders During Remembrance Ceremony
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation honors fallen officers and first responders during remembrance ceremony

A community remembrance honored Macon-Bibb’s fallen officers and first responders, with families and local leaders gathering to show gratitude and support.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We often take a regular workday for granted—and rarely consider not returning home. But for those in law enforcement and emergency services, that risk is very real. The Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation held its annual Officers Memorial Ceremony on Friday. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 60 officers were killed in the line of duty…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Moist Mother’s Day weekend

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A cold front moving through Middle Georgia today will stall out over South Georgia through this weekend, spurring on many rain opportunities. This Evening   A partly cloudy and hot afternoon will see conditions become overcast through the evening and into the overnight hours. Rain will arrive from the southwest, eventually spreading to the vast majority…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Brookdale Resource Center in Macon honors Danielle Hill as Volunteer of the Year

Brookdale Resource Center in Macon named Danielle Hill as its 2025 Volunteer of the Year for her dedication to serving people facing homelessness.
Fiona King,

(Photo Credit: Fiona King /41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Brookdale Resource Center in Macon has named Danielle Hill as its Volunteer of the Year, honoring her dedication to serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Danielle expressed her surprise at receiving the recognition. “I was not expecting it because I come over here not for any type of recognition,” she said….

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

61-year-old pedestrian killed in Milledgeville crash

The crash happened around 2:45 a.m. on Kings Road. It marks the fourth time in three days a pedestrian has been struck in Middle Georgia.
Tucker Sargent,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 61-year-old man died early Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Milledgeville, according to Baldwin County Deputy Coroner Stephen Chapple. Chapple says Ronnie Gee was walking in the 400 block of Kings Road around 2:45 a.m. when a driver hit him. Gee was pronounced dead at the scene. Chapple said the driver turned…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County deputies searching for missing woman last seen in September 2024

Heather Marie Thompson was last seen near Cordele Avenue and Riggins Mill Road in east Macon. She hasn’t contacted family since September 26, 2024.
Tucker Sargent,

Credit: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman last seen in east Macon. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, 38-year-old Heather Marie Thompson was last seen on September 26, 2024, in the area of Cordele Avenue and Riggins Mill Road. Family…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Three female inmates hospitalized after suspected overdose at Bibb County Jail

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says all three inmates are now stable after being found unresponsive during a Thursday night block check.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three female inmates at the Bibb County Jail were hospitalized Thursday night after deputies found them unresponsive during a routine block check, according to a statement from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. During a check just after 11 p.m., deputies say they observed the inmates and suspected a possible overdose. Medical staff at the jail administered…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Pedestrian killed in Lizella identified

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic accident involving a pedestrian that occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning on the 7300 block of Knoxville Road.
Keenan Gibson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic accident involving a pedestrian that occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning on the 7300 block of Knoxville Road. Authorities say the crash was reported to the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center at 12:46 a.m. When deputies arrived on the scene, they found 53-year-old Christopher Davis of Macon…
Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report – Workforce participation among men continues to decline

More than a third of Americans consider real estate the best long-term investment, according to a new Gallup survey.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- A new report from the Center for Immigration Studies reveals a significant shift in workforce trends. The share of U.S. men aged 16 to 64 not participating in the labor force has nearly doubled—from 11% in 1960 to 22% in 2024. Industries like manufacturing, maritime, and automotive are struggling to fill technical roles. Some experts point to an overemphasis…
Across the Nation, Featured

Chicago celebrates historic moment as one of its own becomes first American pope

Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected to lead the Catholic Church.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- This morning, the city of Chicago — famously known as the City of Big Shoulders — is embracing one of the biggest honors in its history: the election of one of its own as the first American pope. Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected to lead the Catholic Church, sending bells ringing across Chicago’s Holy…
Entertainment

Hollywood Minute: Lord of the Rings Gollum movie

Warner Bros. has announced that The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, will now hit theaters on December 17, 2027
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)-Fans of Middle-earth will have to wait a little longer to return to its shadows. Warner Bros. has announced that The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, starring and directed by Andy Serkis, will now hit theaters on December 17, 2027, a full year later than originally scheduled. The film, initially set for a 2026 debut, continues the…
Across the Nation, Featured

U.S., China begin high-stakes tariff talks in Switzerland

Top U.S. trade officials are in Switzerland this weekend for crucial negotiations with China that could shape the future of the global economy.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)-  Top U.S. trade officials are in Switzerland this weekend for crucial negotiations with China that could shape the future of the global economy. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are leading the delegation in what marks the first in-person meeting between the two countries since the onset of a punishing trade war. While the itinerary…

Ace Lady Gryphons Fall In Final Four
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ACE Lady Gryphons Fall in Final Four

The 18-4 ACE Lady Gryphons were defeated by the 16-1 Model Lady Blue Devils 1-0 in the Final Four
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – At Perkins Field Thursday evening, the Academy of Classical Education Lady Gryphons were defeated by the Model Blue Devils 1-0 in the GHSA Class A D-I Semifinals to end their season. Model scored the lone goal of the game on a free kick from the corner in the second minute of the first half. After…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Georgia Chamber of Commerce unveils historical marker honoring its Macon roots

President and CEO of the Georgia chamber Chris Clark says this historical marker will bring Macon back to its history. 
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Historical Society unveiled a historical marker Thursday honoring the Chamber’s founding in Macon more than a century ago. The marker is now on display outside the Macon City Auditorium. The significance of the location stems from the first Georgia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting, which was…

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Education, Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Dublin City Schools reports major drop in chronic absenteeism

"If we're talking about responding to our students and being mindful of the safety and the well-being of our students, we've got to reach out to the parents early.”
Fiona King,

(Photo Credit: Fiona King /41NBC)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – While summer break is quickly approaching for students across Middle Georgia, one school district is determined to keep the momentum going after making huge strides in reducing chronic absenteeism. According to the Dublin City School District, the absenteeism rate was 30.7% during the 2022- 2023 school year. Skipping forward to this school…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

VIP Academy seniors in Bibb County celebrate Decision Day ahead of graduation

Virtual students at VIP Academy in Bibb County celebrated their post-graduation choices during a Decision Day event with family and staff.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With graduation just days away, VIP Academy, a virtual school in the Bibb County School District, held its Decision Day to celebrate seniors as they announced their post-graduation plans—whether that means choosing a college major, joining the military or pursuing entrepreneurship. VIP Academy Interim Principal Dr. Tiffany Lewis says even though students learn online, they still…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

UPDATE: 9-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV while riding bike in Byron

A 9-year-old girl struck by an SUV while riding her bike in Byron has died, according to the Peach County Coroner. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE: The 9-year-old girl who was struck by an SUV while riding her bicycle in Byron on Wednesday has died at the hospital. Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks says the girl was pronounced dead just after 7:30 Thursday night. ORIGINAL STORY: BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 9-year-old girl was critically injured Wednesday evening after being struck by an SUV while riding…

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Featured, Johnson County, Local News

Sheriff: Drugs, guns and cash seized in Johnson County road check operation

A three-day road check operation in Johnson County led to multiple arrests and the seizure of meth, crack cocaine, firearms and suspected drug money.
Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Johnson County Sheriff’s OfficeWRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Law enforcement agencies arrested multiple people and seized drugs, firearms and cash during a three-day road check operation across Johnson County, according to a news release from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. The coordinated Multi-Agency High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) effort took place from Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4. The Johnson…

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Bibb County, Featured

Walmart, Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia partner to surprise underserved women this Mother’s Day

According to the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, there were nearly 130,000 reported adult victims of family violence across the state in 2023. That’s why Walmart is helping to make this Mother’s Day special for some lucky mothers.  
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dozens of Middle Georgia women escaping unsafe living conditions will be surprised with self-care kits this Mother’s Day. According to the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, there were nearly 130,000 reported adult victims of family violence across the state in 2023. That’s why Walmart is helping to make this Mother’s Day special for…