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Trump distances himself from second drug boat strike as Congress investigates

President Trump is distancing himself from a second September military strike on a boat in the Caribbean suspected of trafficking drugs.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- President Trump is distancing himself from a second September military strike on a boat in the Caribbean suspected of trafficking drugs.“I didn’t know about the second strike… I wasn’t involved in it,” the president said Tuesday. The comments come as lawmakers from both parties question the legality of that second operation. According to one U.S. official and another source…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Holiday shopping hits record as rents fall and health insurance drives career choices

An estimated 203 million U.S. consumers shopped during the five-day stretch from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the National Retail Federation.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- An estimated 203 million U.S. consumers shopped during the five-day stretch from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the National Retail Federation. That marks the largest turnout since the organization began tracking the data in 2017. Analysts say shoppers were motivated by strong sales, free shipping offers, and limited-time promotions, according to Phil Rist of Prosper Insights &…
Across the Nation, Featured

Costco sues Trump administration over tariffs as holiday spending shifts

Costco is taking the Trump administration to court, filing a lawsuit challenging a series of tariffs the company says are driving up costs for retailers and consumers.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Costco is taking the Trump administration to court, filing a lawsuit challenging a series of tariffs the company says are driving up costs for retailers and consumers. The case, now before the U.S. Court of International Trade, argues that the “reciprocal tariffs” imposed on imports earlier this year are unlawful. Business and finance reporter Matt Egan says Costco wants…

West Laurens Prepares For First Final Four In Program History
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Undefeated West Laurens Reaches First-Ever Semifinal, One Win From State Title Shot

Once a program stuck in years of losing, the 13–0 Raiders ride a historic season and a cultural overhaul into the GHSA Class AAA Final Four
Justin Dierkes,

DEXTER, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – As the GHSA playoffs narrow to just 32 teams statewide a week after Thanksgiving, Middle Georgia has only one contender still standing, and the West Laurens Raiders are making history with every snap. The undefeated Raiders (13–0) advanced to the GHSA Class AAA semifinals for the first time in program history after a 21-16 win…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Perry ends ban on alumni group as NAACP calls for accountability

City officials met with the Perry High Alumni Group and agreed on resolutions, though the NAACP is pushing for clearer accountability and policy consistency.
Gena Tripp,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry has lifted a ban on the Perry High Alumni Group and event organizer Kirenski Wilkerson following concerns over a previously prohibited event. City officials say they met with representatives of the alumni group on November 24. According to the city, issues were discussed, resolutions were agreed upon, and all parties were…
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Milledgeville woman, Americus man sentenced in multimillion-dollar COVID loan fraud case

Federal prosecutors say the pair stole more than $3 million in pandemic relief funds and used the money for personal luxury expenses.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (12/2/25):  Two defendants in a pandemic loan fraud scheme have been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison each and ordered to pay millions in restitution. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia, 40-year-old Rosalend Way of Milledgeville and 51-year-old James Frank Austin of Americus were sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge…

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Warner Robins renews PTSD support plan for first responders

City leaders say the plan protects firefighters, police officers and 911 operators coping with trauma from severe calls.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

First Responders PTSD coverage (Photo: 41NBC/ Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins City Council recently renewed a state-mandated health insurance plan that provides mental health and financial support for first responders who experience post-traumatic stress disorder after a traumatic call or incident. We often look at our firefighters, police officers, and 911 operators as heroes who aren’t…

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Former GDC cadet pleads guilty after meth found in clothing at Dooly State Prison

Federal prosecutors say a Dooly State Prison cadet hid taped packages of meth and admitted he planned to take the drugs to an inmate.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former correctional officer cadet pleaded guilty in federal court after Georgia Department of Corrections officers found several packages of “pure” methamphetamine hidden in his clothing as he tried to enter Dooly State Prison. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia, 29-year-old Julius Deshawn Williams Jr. of…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Columbus Road repaving underway in Macon-Bibb County

County officials say the project targets one of the lower-rated road segments identified in a systemwide scan of more than 1,100 miles of roadway.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County crews started repaving a section of Columbus Road on Tuesday. According to a county news release, the work runs from I-475 through Robinson Drive and is part of the county’s Paving the Way program. Professional Paving, LLC is handling the project. Weather permitting, the section is expected to be finished by Thursday, December 4. The…

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UPDATE: DECAL revokes license for Milledgeville daycare after arrest, rule violations

State officials say the daycare failed to report an arrest, maintain supervision and meet background check requirements during a November inspection.
Tucker Sargent,

Irvin Eugene Griffin (Photo: Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (12/2/25): The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) has revoked the license for Griffin Group Day Care Home in Milledgeville. A DECAL statement says the revocation followed the November arrest of a 78-year-old employee who was charged with child molestation. The department issued an Emergency Order on November 12, and…

Piedmont Macon Shares How Community Giving Supports Local Healthcare
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Piedmont Macon Shares How Community Giving Supports Local Healthcare

Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Piedmont Macon North Hospital say that support from the public plays a major role in the care they provide year-round.
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Renee Bryan, philanthropy officer for both hospitals through the Piedmont Healthcare Foundation says many viewers may not realize Piedmont operates as a nonprofit. That means donations and community support help fund programs, patient services, and resources that aren’t always covered through traditional healthcare revenue. Those contributions can help expand access to care, support patient assistance programs,…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Shoppers tighten budgets as automakers face slowing sales

Americans are scaling back their spending, and the auto industry is feeling the impact.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Americans are scaling back their spending, and the auto industry is feeling the impact. Shoppers are downsizing, buying used vehicles, stretching out loan terms, and waiting longer for deals. Analysts had expected a third-straight year of rising sales as automakers recovered from pandemic-era shortages, but instead, buyers are pushing back. Cars are sitting longer on dealer lots, discounts are…
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: Elton John’s “Step Into Christmas” certified platinum as new holiday releases arrive

Elton John’s holiday classic “Step Into Christmas” has officially gone platinum.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Elton John’s holiday classic “Step Into Christmas” has officially gone platinum. The Recording Industry Association of America confirmed the 1973 single has now sold more than one million copies. In the United Kingdom, the song remains a seasonal favorite, certified triple-platinum and re-entering the charts every December since 2011. Country-pop trio Lady A is also adding to the holiday…

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Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspections November 24-28

The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, November 24 and Friday, November 28.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, November 24 and Friday, November 28. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…
Around the World, Featured

Man killed after entering lioness enclosure at Brazilian zoo

A shocking video from eastern Brazil shows the moments before a man was killed after climbing into a lioness enclosure at the Bica Zoo.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- A shocking video from eastern Brazil shows the moments before a man was killed after climbing into a lioness enclosure at the Bica Zoo. The footage begins with the man dangling from a tree as a female lion, just feet below, watches him closely. As the man tries to slide down the trunk, the lioness lunges upward, clawing at…
Across the Nation, Featured

Winter storm slams U.S. with heavy snow, rain, travel delays and record cold

A massive winter storm is sweeping across the country
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- A massive winter storm — the third this week — is sweeping across the country, bringing a mix of dangerous weather conditions that stretch from the Northeast to the Gulf Coast. Meteorologist Chris Warren says the Northeast will bear the brunt of the snowfall today. “The Northeast is gonna see the majority of the snow on Tuesday,” Warren said,…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News

CGTC breaks enrollment record with more than 12,700 students this fall

College leaders say affordable tuition and expanded student services are fueling a surge in enrollment.
Gena Tripp,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Central Georgia Technical College says it broke its attendance record this fall, enrolling more than 12,700 students, a 10 percent increase from last year. JoBen Rivera-Thompson, the college’s director of marketing, says the rise in enrollment reflects CGTC’s focus on delivering a strong student experience and a quality education. “It shows our efforts in providing…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Deputies want to speak with man who may have ‘extremely important’ information in triple death investigation

Two people died at the scene and a third died at the hospital, according to the coroner and sheriff's office.
Tucker Sargent,

Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (12/1/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating a person of interest in connection with a shooting in October that left three people dead. In a news release on Monday, deputies said 24-year-old Titustavius Freeman Jr. does not have warrants pertaining to the investigation, but he may have information that “is…

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Better Business Bureau issues warning about holiday credit card fraud

Consumer advocates say fraudulent websites and fake holiday deals are driving a spike in credit card fraud across the region.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Credit card scams (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Holiday shopping is in full swing, and local consumer experts warn that credit card scams are also on the rise. With the holiday season comes holiday shopping, and many consumers will be using their debit and credit cards for payment. But with that, many consumers risk credit card scams. President and…

Festive Events Fill Forsyth’s Downtown For The Holiday Season
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Festive events fill Forsyth’s Downtown for the holiday season

The holiday season is in full swing in Forsyth, where the city has lined up a month of festive events, concerts and family-friendly activities across downtown and Monroe County.
Tyrik Wynn,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One of the biggest highlights is the Hometown Holidays Parade, hosted by the Forsyth-Monroe Chamber. The parade begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, and will follow this year’s theme, “A Holiday Movie Celebration: Lights, Camera, Christmas!” Visitors can expect illuminated floats, music, dance groups and an appearance from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Another major…

Crimestoppers Seeking Woman Wanted For Financial Fraud In Crawford County.
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Crimestoppers seeking woman wanted for financial fraud in Crawford County

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME (1-877-682-7463).
Keenan Gibson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies in Middle Georgia and sharing the organization’s word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media outlets and law enforcement across eight Middle Georgia counties, offering anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following individuals are wanted: Eric F. Turner is wanted by…
Across the Nation, Featured

U.S. Faces Growing Scrutiny Over Alleged Second Strike on Venezuelan Boat

There is growing pressure in Washington this morning for answers about U.S. military boat strikes off the coast of Venezuela that targeted suspected drug traffickers.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC )- There is growing pressure in Washington this morning for answers about U.S. military boat strikes off the coast of Venezuela that targeted suspected drug traffickers. New reporting alleges the Pentagon carried out a second strike on a vessel to kill survivors of an earlier attack — prompting bipartisan concern. President Trump is standing by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Record-breaking Cyber Monday expected as AI drives global sales surge

Salesforce is forecasting a record-breaking Cyber Week, kicking off with Cyber Monday today.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Salesforce is forecasting a record-breaking Cyber Week, kicking off with Cyber Monday today. The company predicts global online sales will hit $334 billion, up 6% from last year, with U.S. sales expected to reach $78 billion, a 3% increase. The biggest change this year is the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. Salesforce says AI will influence more than one…