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Tubman Museum honors Dr. King’s legacy with Day of Service and Hope

Museum hosts breakfast, speakers, and interactive workshop honoring Dr. King’s legacy of service and nonviolence
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tubman Museum is marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a special community program designed to inspire action and unity.  The event, “Mission Possible II: Building Community, Uniting a Nation, the Nonviolent Way,” began this morning with a community breakfast followed by speakers who talked about the importance of service, leadership, and community responsibility. Keynote…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Study finds decline in volunteerism as new national effort launches

A recent study from Indiana University–Indianapolis and the University of Georgia found that fewer Americans are volunteering their time.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- A recent study from Indiana University–Indianapolis and the University of Georgia found that fewer Americans are volunteering their time. Researchers say societal and economic factors are partly to blame, with financial uncertainty leaving fewer people able to volunteer. The study also found that while volunteer rates have historically been higher in rural areas, that “rural advantage” has faded over…
Around the World, Featured

Global tensions rise as Trump pushes to acquire Greenland

Protests erupted in Greenland this morning as the world responded to President Donald Trump’s escalating pressure campaign to take control of the Danish territory.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Protests erupted in Greenland this morning as the world responded to President Donald Trump’s escalating pressure campaign to take control of the Danish territory. “He thinks that he can scare people. He can’t scare Greenlanders,” said Jens Kjeldsen, a Greenland resident. European allies are also pushing back after President Trump announced a new 10 percent tariff on goods from…
Featured, Georgia News

Widow pushes for police pursuit reform with new state bill

A proposed bill known as the Darren Lewis Saving Lives Act would place new restrictions on high-speed police chases in residential areas.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Nearly a year after losing her husband, Kathy Lewis says the pain still feels fresh. “To me, it still seems like yesterday. It was very devastating. I just didn’t want to believe it,” Lewis said. Her husband, Darren Lewis, was killed almost a year ago. Now, Kathy Lewis is turning her grief into action. A proposed bill known as…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

55-year-old inmate dies after being found unresponsive at Bibb County Jail

Georgia Bureau of Investigation will conduct an autopsy as internal review continues.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 55-year-old woman died Sunday after being found unresponsive inside her cell at the Bibb County Jail. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, deputies found Rachel Renee Robinson unresponsive inside her cell around 2:08 p.m. Deputies say medical staff immediately began life-saving measures until Emergency Medical Services arrived. Robinson was taken by ambulance…

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Featured, Weather

Ample sunshine will melt remaining snow

Karen Williams,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Morning commuters should exercise caution as patchy slick spots may exist. Ample sunshine prevails in the region today, allowing temperatures to warm quickly this morning ending any black ice concerns before 11 AM. A secondary cold front pushes through the region this afternoon. Breezy winds behind the front will increase Cold Air Advection in northwest Georgia…

Westside Promotes James Harris To Be Seminoles' Third Head Coach In Program History
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Westside promotes James Harris to be Seminoles’ third head coach in program history

Harris was the Westside Defensive Coordinator
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Friday, Westside High School and Bibb County Schools announced the hiring of James Harris as the new Seminoles Head football Coach. Harris had been the Defensive Coordinator for Westside, before being promoted to head coach, after the departure of 17-year head coach Shedderick ‘Spoon’ Risper. Harris becomes the third head coach in the Seminoles’…

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Jones County commissioners approve new data center text amendment amid tension

Commissioners rejected calls for a moratorium as residents raised concerns over process and transparency.
Gena Tripp,

JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-  The Jones County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve a new text amendment outlining regulations for data centers in the county during a public hearing Thursday. The decision came after residents expressed both support and opposition to potential data center development. Attorney Ken Gerard, assisting the county, explained that the amendment includes input from the…

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GBI announces arrests of two in Tennille drug case, including Georgia corrections officer

Agents seized multiple drugs and firearms during a search on Joiner Road.
Tucker Sargent,

Credit: Washington County Sheriff’s OfficeWASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Tennille residents, including a Georgia Department of Corrections employee, were arrested following a drug and firearm investigation on Joiner Road, according to separate releases from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. According to the GBI’s Friday release, the Ocmulgee Drug Task Force arrested 34-year-old Quentavious…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: ‘Josh Rogers Way’ unveiling set for Wednesday, January 21 in downtown Macon

The block of Third Street between Poplar and Cherry will carry the name starting in 2026.
Tucker Sargent,

Courtesy: NewTown MaconUPDATE (1/16/26): Josh Rogers Way will be unveiled on Wednesday, January 21. According to a news release from NewTown Macon, a news conference and sign unveiling are set for 10 a.m. at the Third Street median between Poplar and Cherry Streets. ORIGINAL STORY (11/18/25): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County commissioners voted Tuesday to name a downtown block…

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Bibb County, Featured, Georgia Business Focus, Local News

Kelly Loeffler visits Macon manufacturer, touts Trump policies’ impact on business growth

Company leaders say fair trade policies and tax changes are driving expansion and hiring.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler visited a Macon manufacturing business Friday to tout the Trump administration’s economic policies’ impact on small manufacturers across the country. “What we see is Made in America, hiring, deregulation, tax cuts, inflation coming down, interest rates coming down, and the entire economic agenda that’s helping great small manufacturers like this that…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon shelters prepare for cold weather as temperatures drop

Brookdale Resource Center and Hello House expand operations as freezing temperatures move into Middle Georgia.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Brookdale Resource Center prepares for colder weather (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As temperatures drop through the weekend and into early next week, area shelters are preparing to help people stay warm during the cold weather. Brookdale Resource Center Executive Director Alison Bender says the center is preparing for colder weather and an increase in visitors. She says…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

UPDATE: Houston County woman identified in fatal South Houston Lake Road crash

The Houston County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating the Friday morning collision.
Keenan Gibson, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE  (1/16/26 – 3:25 p.m.): The Houston County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim in Friday’s fatal crash at South Houston Lake Road and Lochlyn Place. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, the crash happened around 9:50 a.m. and involved a silver Honda Odyssey driven by Linda Reagan of Houston County and a silver 2021 Ram 1500….

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

DA: Man accused as driver in retail theft ring sentenced for Houston County case

Prosecutors say the theft ring stole merchandise across Georgia, including a Perry Walmart.
Tucker Sargent,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man accused of serving as a driver in a retail theft ring operating across Georgia has been sentenced to jail time for a shoplifting case in Houston County. According to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards, Christopher Simpson entered a guilty plea Thursday to theft by shoplifting in a case dating back to fall 2024….
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Teen charged as adult sentenced in 2024 Warner Robins High School assault

The teen pleaded guilty to aggravated battery after a February 2024 fight that left another student injured.
Tucker Sargent,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A teenager charged as an adult in connection with a bathroom assault at Warner Robins High School has been sentenced to felony probation. According to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards, Makale Javon Hunter Mitchell entered a guilty plea Thursday to aggravated battery stemming from a February 2024 fight inside a bathroom at the school….

Preparing For National Championship Game Day: What It Takes To Feed A Crowd
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Preparing for National Championship Game Day: What It Takes to Feed a Crowd

With the College Football National Championship just days away, many Middle Georgia viewers are finalizing plans for watch parties, restaurant outings, and game-day gatherings.
Tyrik Wynn,

WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) – Ahead of the big game, representatives from Walk-On’s in Warner Robins joined 41NBC to discuss what goes into preparing for one of the busiest sports days of the year and to share insight that can help viewers plan food for a crowd, whether they’re hosting at home or heading out. Dave Olson, the restaurant’s general manager,…
Across the Nation, Around the World, Featured

Trump receives symbolic Nobel Peace Prize gift from Venezuelan leader

Closing out an eventful week on the world stage, President Trump is now in possession of a Nobel Peace Prize.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Closing out an eventful week on the world stage, President Trump is now in possession of a Nobel Peace Prize — presented to him by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize winner herself, said the gesture was meant to recognize what she called the president’s commitment to Venezuela’s freedom. “As a recognition for his…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: U.S.–Taiwan trade deal boosts chip production

The United States and Taiwan signed a new trade deal Thursday aimed at strengthening American semiconductor production while lowering tariffs on Taiwanese goods.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- The United States and Taiwan signed a new trade deal Thursday aimed at strengthening American semiconductor production while lowering tariffs on Taiwanese goods. As part of the agreement, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company will expand its Arizona operations by adding several new factories. The move represents a $250 billion investment in the United States. In exchange, the U.S. is cutting…
Across the Nation, Featured

Federal prosecutors charge more than two dozen in alleged college basketball game-rigging scheme

Federal prosecutors on Thursday announced criminal charges against more than two dozen people in what they describe as an extensive international game-rigging operation involving college basketball.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Federal prosecutors on Thursday announced criminal charges against more than two dozen people in what they describe as an extensive international game-rigging operation involving college basketball. “We allege an extensive international criminal conspiracy,” said U.S. Attorney David Metcalf. According to the Justice Department, the scheme targeted NCAA Division I men’s basketball games, as well as games in the Chinese…
Featured, Georgia News

Georgia woman released under new survivor justice law

Freedom sounds like traffic, feels like fresh air, and looks like cars passing by for Nicole Boynton — a woman who spent 23 years behind bars for a crime committed when she was just 18 years old.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Freedom sounds like traffic, feels like fresh air, and looks like cars passing by for Nicole Boynton — a woman who spent 23 years behind bars for a crime committed when she was just 18 years old. “Looking around and watching cars drive by, I was like wow, is this really real?” Boynton said after her release. “It didn’t…

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UPDATE: 15-year-old charged in fatal Thursday shooting in Macon

Coroner Leon Jones says it happened in the 2000 block of Adams Avenue.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (1/16/26): Deputies say a 15-year-old was arrested and charged with murder and armed robbery after 41-year-old India Davis was found shot to death on Thursday on Adams Avenue in Macon. The teen was taken to the Regional Youth Detention Center. UPDATE (1/15/26 – 5:17 p.m.): Coroner Leon Jones identified the woman found dead Thursday as 41-year-old India Norwood Davis….

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Bibb school board approves revised budget amendment after $5.5M gap revealed

The district plans to revisit proposed reductions in February.
Gena Tripp, Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Board of Education voted 4-3 Thursday night to approve a partial budget amendment addressing millions of dollars in previously unbudgeted costs, while removing a proposed $1.275 million in unspecified spending cuts that district leaders say will return for consideration next month. Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims told board members the $1.275 million reduction was…

Two Macon Coaches Leaving For New Postitions
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Two Macon head football coaches leave their positions

Southwest Athletic Director is the McDonough HC; Walls leaves to run family business
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia  (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Macon Head Football Coaches are leaving the places they’ve called homes for years. Southwest High School Athletic Director and head coach of the football program, Joe Dupree, has accepted the head coach position of the McDonough Warhawks football team. Meanwhile, Jake Walls, the former CFCA principal, athletic director and head coach of the Lancers football…