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Georgia’s American Journey: Mercer’s Baptist roots show how faith shaped education in early Georgia

Founded in 1833 as Mercer Institute, the school was created by Baptist leaders who wanted to establish their own institution for higher learning.

March 13, 2026

Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University’s history reflects the powerful role faith played in shaping education and leadership in early Georgia. Founded in 1833 as Mercer Institute, the school was created by Baptist leaders who wanted to establish their own institution for higher learning. Bryan Whitfield, Howard Giddens Professor at Mercer University, says faith-based groups sought to build schools separate…

GBI: Multi-agency operation targeting sex trafficking leads to 24 arrests

The GBI says the multi-agency investigation targeted commercial sex buyers, traffickers and pimps in the Houston County area.

March 13, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Twenty-four people were arrested during a recent multi-agency undercover operation targeting sex traffickers and commercial sex buyers in the Houston County area, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. In a news release Thursday, the GBI said the investigation was conducted from March 4 through March 6 and coordinated by the agency’s Human Exploitation and…

Residents describe storm damage in west Macon neighborhood after early morning storms

Neighbors along Thomaston Road and Lochwolde Drive say strong winds shattered windows and caused significant damage to homes

March 12, 2026

Gena Tripp,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents along Thomaston Road and Lochwolde Drive in west Macon woke up early Thursday morning to strong winds and the sound of breaking glass as storms moved through the area. Some neighbors say the storm happened so quickly they barely had time to process what was happening before the damage began. Toby Taylor says the storm…

Dickey Farms owner discusses rising fuel and fertilizer prices

The war with Iran has been impacting many people, but one group starting to feel the effects of the war are farmers, with the increase of gas, oil and fertilizer.

March 12, 2026

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Iranian war’s impact on farmers (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The war with Iran has been impacting many people, including farmers. According to the Associated Press, the conflict with Iran is driving up the cost of fertilizer and oil prices. The AP also says oil prices have increased from less than $70 a barrel on February 27 to a…

Weekend Watch: Festivals, yard sales and St. Patrick’s Day events across Middle Georgia

March 12, 2026

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here’s the latest 41NBC Weekend Watch! Music, Festivals, and Family Fun On Saturday, music lovers can head to Henderson Stadium in Macon for Sweet Georgia Jamz, a lively festival headlined by platinum recording artists The 69 Boyz. The event features a dynamic lineup of R&B, hip-hop, reggae, gospel, and southern soul performances. Gates open at 2…

Macon mother says students were initially turned away from gas station while seeking shelter during tornado warning

The gas station owner, who identified himself as Lim, said the power was out at the time and he could not see who was outside the store.

March 12, 2026

Gena Tripp,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon mother says her son and other students were turned away from a gas station while trying to take shelter during severe weather Thursday morning. Amethyst Jackson says her son was on a school bus headed to school when storms and tornado warnings moved through the area. Jackson says the bus stopped at a Marathon…

Storm damage in Forsyth causes power outages, road closures, and broken utility poles

Storm damage knocks down utility poles, blocks roads and causes outages across parts of Forsyth.

March 12, 2026

41NBC Web Producer,

storm damageFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A severe thunderstorm early Thursday caused widespread damage to power lines and roadways in the city of Forsyth, leading to several power outages and multiple roadway hazards. City officials say the storm damaged power infrastructure and knocked down trees across several areas of the city. Police, fire, public works, and utility crews are working to assess…

Roads blocked in West Bibb County, traffic signal issues reported

Officials warn drivers about storm-related road hazards and signal outages across parts of Macon-Bibb County.

March 12, 2026

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As of 10 a.m. Thursday, officials reported several road and traffic issues across Bibb County following early morning storms. According to Macon-Bibb County spokesperson Chris Floore, Tucker Road was closed between Thomaston Road and Price Road due to storm-related hazards. Officials also reported a possible power line down across North Mumford Road. Drivers were advised to avoid…

BS Report: Braves lose another pitcher to injury, Hawks win seventh straight

Bill Shanks discusses the Braves’ pitching depth after another injury and the Atlanta Hawks’ recent winning streak.

March 11, 2026

David Tufts, Bill Shanks,

Joey Wentz ACL injury sidelines Braves pitcher for season On Sunday, Braves pitcher Joey Wentz covered first base and went down in pretty good pain. It was learned then on Monday that he had torn his ACL in his knee and will miss the rest of the season. Braves rotation already hit by multiple spring training injuries So that’s three…

GBI investigating shooting deaths of two men in Dodge County

The GBI says one man was found shot inside a home while the other was found nearby with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

March 11, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

Credit: Georgia Bureau of InvestigationEASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the deaths of two Eastman men after a shooting Tuesday at a home on Eastman Dublin Highway, according to the GBI. A news release Wednesday said the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to investigate the deaths of 48-year-old Jonathan Lee Groves and…

3P Transition Conference to help students with learning disabilities

Dr. Tilnisha Rosser, executive director of PEC, says this event is for students and families in Bibb and Monroe counties.

March 11, 2026

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students with disabilities across Middle Georgia will have an opportunity to explore career readiness, community resources and motivational guidance at the upcoming 3P Transition Conference later this month. The event is scheduled for March 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Central Georgia Technical College, Building H, located at 3300 Macon Tech Drive in Macon. Organizers say…

UPDATE: Third arrest made in Florence Avenue death investigation

Deputies say 29-year-old Otis Wesley Hill of Macon has been charged with murder in the February death of Shaviz Adams.

March 11, 2026

Tucker Sargent, Monica Diaz-Meek,

Otis Hill (Credit: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (3/11/26): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a third arrest has now been made in connection with the death investigation on Florence Avenue. According to a news release sent Wednesday, the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 29-year-old Otis Wesley Hill of Macon at a home in the 1900 block of…

Fort Valley man convicted of child molestation, sentenced to 60 years

34-year-old Corey Alan Lusk of Fort Valley was convicted of five counts of child molestation by a Houston County jury on March 11, 2026, following a three-day trial.

March 11, 2026

Monica Diaz-Meek,

Corey Lusk (Credit: Houston County Sheriff’s Office)CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Fort Valley man was convicted of five counts of child molestation and sentenced to 60 years, according to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards. 34-year-old Corey Alan Lusk of Fort Valley was convicted of five counts of child molestation by a Houston County jury on March 11, 2026, following…

Warner Robins mayor outlines transit, park and downtown plans in State of the City

Mayor LaRhonda Patrick discussed staffing improvements, traffic concerns and future development during her State of the City address.

March 11, 2026

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Warner Robins state of city address (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick delivered the city’s State of the City address Wednesday at the Museum of Aviation, outlining progress since taking office and plans for future development. Patrick says when she came into office in 2022, she faced several challenges that have now been improved,…

U.S. casualties mount as fighting with Iran intensifies

Defense officials say about 140 U.S. troops have been wounded since the fighting began.

March 11, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- The human toll of the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran is becoming clearer as new figures from the Pentagon reveal mounting casualties among American service members. Defense officials say about 140 U.S. troops have been wounded since the fighting began. More than 100 of those service members have already returned to duty, but eight remain severely…

Morning Business Report: Global oil reserve release proposed as markets watch Iran conflict and rising fuel costs

The International Energy Agency is proposing the largest release of oil from strategic reserves in history as global markets react to major disruptions in the energy supply.

March 11, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- According to reports, member countries are expected to decide whether to release emergency oil stockpiles in an effort to stabilize crude prices. The proposal comes as energy markets face pressure following the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping routes and one of the most critical oil transit chokepoints…

Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee accused of murder, prosecutors say he used ChatGPT to plan cover-up

Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee is back in the spotlight, this time inside a Tennessee courtroom where prosecutors say he is responsible for the death of his girlfriend.

March 11, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee is back in the spotlight, this time inside a Tennessee courtroom where prosecutors say he is responsible for the death of his girlfriend and may have used artificial intelligence to try to cover it up. Lee, who was drafted by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft, was…

Severe weather moving across the central United States

A massive tornado ripped through the Kankakee, Illinois area Tuesday evening.

March 11, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- A massive tornado ripped through the Kankakee, Illinois area Tuesday evening, part of a widespread outbreak of severe weather tracking across the central United States overnight into Wednesday. Video captured as the storm moved through the region shows the large tornado crossing a roadway near the community. “There it is right there… this is right here road area,” a…

Man wanted in Florida homicide investigation arrested in Monroe County

According to the sheriff’s office, the Marion County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office notified the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on March 11, 2026, at approximately 2:58 a.m., of a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) for Roemal Lamar Charles.

March 11, 2026

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man who was wanted out of Florida for an active homicide investigation was arrested in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. According to the sheriff’s office, the Marion County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office notified the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on March 11, 2026, at approximately 2:58 a.m., of a BOLO (Be On the…

UPDATE: Missing 68-year-old Fort Valley woman found safe

Dorthy Johnson has been found and is safe, according to a social media update by Fort Valley's mayor.

March 10, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

Johnson (Credit: Fort Valley Police Department)UPDATE (3/10/26): Dorthy Johnson has been found and is safe, according to a social media update from Fort Valley’s mayor. Shakeena Reeves said in a Facebook post Tuesday that Johnson had been “safely located.” “We extend our sincere appreciation to the dedicated men and women who worked diligently and collaboratively to bring this matter to…

Community leaders step into schools for principal for a day in Macon

Dozens of community members shadow Bibb County school principals to see the daily responsibilities of leading a campus

March 10, 2026

Gena Tripp,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dozens of community members stepped inside Bibb County schools Tuesday to see firsthand what it takes to run a campus as part of the Principal for a Day program in Macon. Participants spent the day shadowing school leaders, attending meetings and observing classrooms to get a closer look at the responsibilities principals handle every day. At…

Piedmont Macon raises awareness during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Atallah developed a technique in 2009 called TAMIS, which is an operation that allows for the removal of rectal tumors without having to cut into the body.

March 10, 2026

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon Medical Center is raising awareness and sharing resources with the community during March in recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. “We have come such a long way in the last 10, 20 years,” said Dr. Atallah. “Technologies really advanced in the operating room.” Atallah added that with recent technology advancements, doctors are able…

Warner Robins recreation director proposing lifeguard pay increase

Warner Robins recreation leaders say higher wages could help recruit lifeguards and keep city pools open.

March 10, 2026

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Warner Robins pushes for Lifeguard pay increases (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lifeguard pay is increasing significantly across the United States, driven by a severe staffing shortage that has forced several cities to increase those wages. Recreation director Preston Pooser who is pushing for that increase in Warner Robins. Pooser says he started this petition last year but wasn’t in the right…

Long TSA lines frustrate travelers as partial DHS shutdown strains airport security

For many air travelers this week, the longest part of the trip isn’t the flight — it’s the wait to get through airport security.

March 10, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Across the country, passengers are facing long, slow-moving TSA lines as a partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues to impact staffing. At Houston’s Hobby Airport, security lines stretched far beyond the main terminal, running down to baggage claim and even into the parking garage. Airport officials warned travelers that TSA wait times could reach three hours or more….

Founded in 1833 as Mercer Institute, the school was created by Baptist leaders who wanted to establish their own institution for higher learning.

The GBI says the multi-agency investigation targeted commercial sex buyers, traffickers and pimps in the Houston County area.

Neighbors along Thomaston Road and Lochwolde Drive say strong winds shattered windows and caused significant damage to homes

The war with Iran has been impacting many people, but one group starting to feel the effects of the war are farmers, with the increase of gas, oil and fertilizer.

The gas station owner, who identified himself as Lim, said the power was out at the time and he could not see who was outside the store.

Storm damage knocks down utility poles, blocks roads and causes outages across parts of Forsyth.

Officials warn drivers about storm-related road hazards and signal outages across parts of Macon-Bibb County.

Bill Shanks discusses the Braves’ pitching depth after another injury and the Atlanta Hawks’ recent winning streak.

The GBI says one man was found shot inside a home while the other was found nearby with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Dr. Tilnisha Rosser, executive director of PEC, says this event is for students and families in Bibb and Monroe counties.

Deputies say 29-year-old Otis Wesley Hill of Macon has been charged with murder in the February death of Shaviz Adams.

34-year-old Corey Alan Lusk of Fort Valley was convicted of five counts of child molestation by a Houston County jury on March 11, 2026, following a three-day trial.

Mayor LaRhonda Patrick discussed staffing improvements, traffic concerns and future development during her State of the City address.

Defense officials say about 140 U.S. troops have been wounded since the fighting began.

The International Energy Agency is proposing the largest release of oil from strategic reserves in history as global markets react to major disruptions in the energy supply.

Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee is back in the spotlight, this time inside a Tennessee courtroom where prosecutors say he is responsible for the death of his girlfriend.

A massive tornado ripped through the Kankakee, Illinois area Tuesday evening.

According to the sheriff’s office, the Marion County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office notified the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on March 11, 2026, at approximately 2:58 a.m., of a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) for Roemal Lamar Charles.

Dorthy Johnson has been found and is safe, according to a social media update by Fort Valley's mayor.

Dozens of community members shadow Bibb County school principals to see the daily responsibilities of leading a campus

Atallah developed a technique in 2009 called TAMIS, which is an operation that allows for the removal of rectal tumors without having to cut into the body.

Warner Robins recreation leaders say higher wages could help recruit lifeguards and keep city pools open.

For many air travelers this week, the longest part of the trip isn’t the flight — it’s the wait to get through airport security.

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