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Morning Business Report: Stocks tumble as Trump warns of economic ‘detox’

Stocks fell overnight as investors reacted to former President Donald Trump’s weekend remarks about a potential economic slowdown.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Stocks fell overnight as investors reacted to former President Donald Trump’s weekend remarks about a potential economic slowdown. Trump described it as a “detox” period, restructuring the economy to reduce reliance on government spending—acknowledging it could bring short-term pain. The Nasdaq recorded its worst drop since 2022, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted nearly 900 points by the…
Entertainment

Hollywood Minute: The longest “Avatar” movie yet

James Cameron’s Next ‘Avatar’ Film Could Be His Longest Yet.
Keenan Gibson,

CNN-  James Cameron is no stranger to making blockbuster films—or long ones. His upcoming sequel, Avatar: Fire and Ash, set for release in December, may be his longest movie yet. In an interview with the UK film outlet Empire, Cameron revealed that the new film will surpass the runtime of Avatar: The Way of Water, which was three hours and…
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Wall Street tumbles as trade war fears grow

A rough day on Wall Street saw investors sell off stocks over concerns that a Trump-led trade war could push the U.S. into a recession.
Keenan Gibson,

NBC-A rough day on Wall Street saw investors sell off stocks over concerns that a Trump-led trade war could push the U.S. into a recession. The White House downplayed market fears, attributing them to “animal spirits,” and instead highlighted a list of “50 wins in 50 days,” pointing to business leader support. President Donald Trump on Sunday did not rule…

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House voting on bill to avoid government shutdown

The House could vote as early as today on a continuing resolution aimed at keeping the government open beyond Friday’s funding deadline.
Keenan Gibson,

CNN– The House could vote as early as today on a continuing resolution (C.R.) aimed at keeping the government open beyond Friday’s funding deadline. The proposed bill extends funding through the fiscal year, cutting approximately $13 billion in domestic spending while increasing allocations for defense and immigration enforcement. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R) expressed confidence in the bill’s passage. “The…

Houston Co. Sharks Takes Home Ghsa Wheelchair Basketball State Championship
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Houston County Sharks Win AAASP/GHSA Wheelchair Basketball Championship

The Houston County Sharks Won their 12th AAASP/GHSA Wheelchair Basketball Championship with a 37-34 win over the Clayton Eagles
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Saturday at the Macon Coliseum, the Houston County Sharks won their fourth consecutive AAASP/GHSA Wheelchair Basketball Championship with a 37-34 win over the Clayton Eagles. The Sharks started off the game slow and overcame a 12-point deficit in the third quarter to come back and win their 12th State Championship in 13 years. Warner…

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Deputies: Forsyth daycare teacher arrested, accused of giving Benadryl to toddlers

A Forsyth daycare teacher has been arrested and charged after giving Benadryl to toddlers to make them sleepy at nap time, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Forsyth daycare teacher has been arrested and charged after giving Benadryl to toddlers to make them sleepy at nap time, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began on Sunday, March 9, after a report was made to the sheriff’s office about an employee at Forsyth Methodist Church daycare….

Family Promise Of Greater Houston County To Participate In Peaches To The Beaches Annual Yard Sale
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Family Promise of Greater Houston County to participate in Peaches to the Beaches Annual Yard Sale

Family Promise of Greater Houston County board president Dana Chatman says the non-profit is in need of donations.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Family Promise of Greater Houston County is participating in the Peaches to Beaches Annual Yard Sale. The Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale is set to take place along Georgia Highway 341. The event is March 14-15 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Family Promise of Greater Houston County board president Dana Chatman says the non-profit is…

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Three arrested in drone prison drop attempt at Washington State Prison

Deputies arrested three men late Friday night after they were caught trying to drop contraband into Washington State Prison using a drone, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Washington County Sheriff’s OfficeDAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies arrested three men late Friday night after they were caught trying to drop contraband into Washington State Prison using a drone, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Just before midnight, deputies responded to West Brown Drive in Davisboro after receiving reports of “several suspicious individuals,” the sheriff’s office stated in…

Partners In Education To Host Auction, Proceeds Benefit Bibb County Students
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Partners in Education to host auction, proceeds benefit Bibb County students

Event organizer Jane Bickley says proceeds from the event will provide private music lessons for students in the Bibb County School District.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Partners in Education (P.I.E.) is hosting a silent auction with homemade pies. The event is March 13 from 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Pierce Chapel at Wesleyan College. Event organizer Jane Bickley says P.I.E. is a community outreach of the Morning Music Club. Committee member Janice Habersham says more than 100 scholarships have been awarded…
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February fight in Bibb County Jail leads to multiple injuries

The fight broke out on just before 8:30 p.m. on Monday, February 24, in Block B-300 of the jail.
Tucker Sargent,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A fight inside the Bibb County Jail last month left multiple people injured, according to an incident report from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The fight broke out on just before 8:30 p.m. on Monday, February 24, in Block B-300 of the jail. According to the report, requested by 41NBC on February 26 and obtained on…

Crimestoppers Seeks Suspect For Animal Cruelty In Jones County
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Crimestoppers seeks suspect for animal cruelty in Jones County

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

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and discuss the word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments and other law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties to provide anonymous rewards for tips that lead to criminal arrests. Maxine Guillaume, female. She’s wanted by the U.S….
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Alabama man sentenced to prison for 2019 murder of Tarmarco Head in Warner Robins

29-year-old Morgan Cardelle Baker of Mobile Alabama was convicted on March 10, 2025 of voluntary manslaughter for his role in the 2019 shooting death of Tarmarco Head at Club Boss in Warner Robins.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An Alabama man was sentenced to 20 years in prison in connection to the 2019 murder of Tarmarco Head in Warner Robins, according to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards. 29-year-old Morgan Cardelle Baker of Mobile Alabama was convicted on March 10, 2025 of voluntary manslaughter for his role in the 2019 shooting death of…

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Bibb County deputies: Suspect arrested after ShotSpotter Alert on Cedar Avenue

A Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputy arrested a man on an aggravated assault charge over the weekend after responding to a ShotSpotter alert.
Tucker Sargent,

Guerdy Edmond (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested a man on an aggravated assault charge over the weekend after responding to a ShotSpotter alert. According to a sheriff’s office Facebook post, a man came out of a home on Cedar Avenue and began shooting while several women were arguing. The gunfire…
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13-year-old dead after being struck by minivan in Gray

The fatal accident occurred at 6:58 p.m. on March 8 in the 200 block of Eatonton Highway in Gray.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

GRAY , Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 13-year-old girl is dead after being struck by a minivan Saturday, according to Jones County Deputy Coroner Wayne Grier. The fatal accident occurred at 6:58 p.m. on March 8 in the 200 block of Eatonton Highway in Gray. Deputies found 13-year-old Rylee Baird at the scene, where she had been struck by a minivan….
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Dublin man arrested for fatal shooting of ex-girlfriend, GBI investigating

On March 7, the Dublin Police Department requested the GBI to assist with the investigation into a death around 5:50 a.m.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

DUBLIN , Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Dublin man was arrested Monday for the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). On March 10, 37-year-old Lenton OBryant Jones (a.k.a. Kobe Bryant Jones) was arrested and charged with malice murder, two counts of cruelty to children in the 1st degree, one count of aggravated assault, and…
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Man arrested for commercial burglary, vandalism on Vineville Avenue in Macon

The incident happened just before 4 a.m. on March 8.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for burglary and vandalism in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened just before 4 a.m. on March 8. According to the news release, deputies responded to a report of vandalism inside the 3100 block of Vineville Avenue. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office spoke with witnesses that reported…
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Morning Business Report: Government shutdown bill faces hurdles

House Republicans have introduced a bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown ahead of Friday’s deadline.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- House Republicans have introduced a bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown ahead of Friday’s deadline. The proposal includes a modest increase in defense spending while reducing funding for non-defense programs—an approach unlikely to gain Democratic support, as they have long pushed for balanced spending across both sectors. Changes are coming to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The Department…
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Tariff hikes and government shutdown loom as deadlines approach

Two major deadlines this week could have significant economic and political consequences.
Keenan Gibson,

NBC– Two major deadlines this week could have significant economic and political consequences—new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports take effect Wednesday, and Congress must pass a government funding bill by Friday to avoid a shutdown. President Donald Trump acknowledged the shutdown risk but expressed confidence in a short-term funding bill that House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to bring for…
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Trade tensions escalate as U.S. faces retaliatory tariffs from China, Canada

China and Canada are cracking down on U.S. exports.
Keenan Gibson,

CNN– The ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and its partners intensifies as American farmers face new retaliatory tariffs, starting today. Some of America’s largest trade partners, including China and Canada, are cracking down on U.S. exports. In a move expected to hit U.S. agricultural producers hard, China has imposed an additional 15% tariff on key American exports, including chicken,…

2025 Ghsa Class A Division 1 State Championship Game Highlights: Best Academy Eagles Vs Southwest Patriots
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Southwest Historic Run Comes to Heartbreaking End in State Championship

The Southwest Patriots were defeated in the GHSA A Division I State Championship Game, 62-56
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Saturday afternoon at the Macon Coliseum, the 27-3 Southwest Patriots ended their season with a loss to B.E.S.T. Academy in the GHSA Class A Division-One State Championship by a final score of 62-56. The Coliseum was at max capacity for this state title game that featured a Macon school just five miles down the…

Lady Patriots Emerge Victorious In The Ghsa State Championship
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Wilcox County Lady Patriots emerge victorious in first GHSA State Championship

Wilcox County Lady Patriots won the GHSA Class A Division-II State Championship with a win over Washington-Wilkes
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Friday afternoon at the Macon Coliseum, the 28-1 Wilcox County Lady Patriots defeated the 14-8 Washington-Wilkes Lady Tigers 72-48 to win their very first GHSA State Championship in program history. After being defeated in the Elite Eight for the last three seasons, the Lady Patriots finally accomplished their goal of winning the Class A…

Pediatrician Shares Tips To Help Kids Adjust To Daylight Saving Time
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Pediatrician shares tips to help kids adjust to daylight saving time

Pediatrician of Primary Pediatrics, Dr. Robert Ford, says the biggest thing when it comes to children adjusting to the time change is planning ahead. 
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Daylight saving time begins this weekend. The change to the clock time is typically implemented in the spring and continues into the fall when clocks are set back to standard time. It’s hard for working adults and even harder for young children. Pediatrician of Primary Pediatrics, Dr. Robert Ford, says the biggest thing when it…

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Some daycares across Middle Georgia extending ‘EXPAND’ program allowing for flexible business hours

A handful of daycares across Middle Georgia are set to continue their extended hours for at least three more months, allowing parents with non-traditional work schedules to pick up their children as late as midnight. 
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A handful of daycares across Middle Georgia are set to continue their extended hours for at least three more months, allowing parents with non-traditional work schedules to pick up their children as late as midnight.  This initiative, which began a year ago, has proven to be successful for working families who need the flexibility.  The extension of…

Peaches To The Beaches Yard Sale To Take Place Along Georgia Highway 341
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Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale to take place along Georgia Highway 341

Volunteer at the Friends of Perry Animal Shelter Roberta Lasater says Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale benefits their non-profit.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale is set to take place along Georgia Highway 341. The event is March 14-15 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Volunteer at the Friends of Perry Animal Shelter Roberta Lasater says Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale is open to the community. Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale passes…