Toy Drive
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Students, staff collect toys at Tattnall Square Academy for Kids’ Yule Love

The annual drive helps provide Christmas gifts for children in need across Middle Georgia.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Tattnall Square Academy annual kid’s yule love toy drive (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tattnall Square Academy held its annual Kids’ Yule Love toy drive on Friday, collecting donations for children in need ahead of Christmas. Public relations officer for Kids’ Yule Love Chris Allen says for more than 40 years, the organization has helped bring smiles to children’s…

Central Georgia Autism To Host Annual Christmas Party For Families December 13
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Central Georgia Autism to host annual Christmas Party for families December 13

The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon and will be held at Wesley Glen Ministries at Cornerstone, located at 4580 North Mumford Road in Macon.
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Central Georgia Autism is inviting families to celebrate the holidays at its annual Christmas Party on Saturday, December 13. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon and will be held at Wesley Glen Ministries at Cornerstone, located at 4580 North Mumford Road in Macon. According to Central Georgia Autism, the party is designed for…

Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant To Headline “future Of Our Families” Summit In Macon
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Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant to headline “Future of Our Families” Summit in Macon

Community leaders, families, and residents across Middle Georgia are invited to a major empowerment event happening Friday, December 12th in Macon.
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC) – The “Future of Our Families” Strategic Summit & Community Open House will take place at Community Church of God, located at 5555 Bethesda Avenue. The full-day summit is free and open to the public, featuring solutions-focused sessions designed to strengthen families spiritually, emotionally, and economically. The highlight of the evening will be keynote speaker Rev. Dr….
Across the Nation, Featured

Senate rejects health care plans as Obamacare subsidies near expiration

The Senate has dealt a major blow to efforts to prevent a looming health care cost spike, rejecting competing proposals from both parties just weeks before Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- The Senate has dealt a major blow to efforts to prevent a looming health care cost spike, rejecting competing proposals from both parties just weeks before Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire. The failed votes effectively dashed hopes of a near-term fix, leaving roughly 22 million Americans facing sharply higher insurance premiums when the enhanced Obamacare subsidies…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Home prices dip slightly as stocks hit records

New data shows home prices have dipped slightly in recent months.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- New data shows home prices have dipped slightly in recent months. According to Parcl Labs, which tracks high-frequency listing data for single-family homes, condos and townhomes, prices are down 1.4 percent over the past three months. On a national level, however, home prices have not turned negative since mid-2023. Health care insurance stocks climbed Thursday after the Senate failed…
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: New Supergirl trailer debuts as Taylor Swift Eras Tour hits Disney+

Movie fans are getting their first look at a new era of superhero storytelling.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- A newly released trailer for Supergirl reveals a very different take on Superman’s cousin, showing the hero partying just as hard as she fights. The film stars House of the Dragon actress Milly Alcock as the super-powered heroine, who is seen knocking back shots before taking down bad guys. Supergirl is set to fly into theaters next June. Meanwhile,…
Across the Nation, Featured

Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore detained after firing

Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore remains in custody
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore remains in custody, following his sudden firing and detention by police earlier this week. Newly released dispatch audio sheds light on a 911 call made from an Ann Arbor home Wednesday afternoon. In the recording, a dispatcher says a caller reported a man inside the house attacking her and claimed…

Seymore And Whitaker Photos Monroe County Sheriffs Office
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Monroe County deputies report hundreds of oxycodone pills seized on I-75

Deputies say hundreds of suspected pills were found during a search of the vehicle.
Tucker Sargent,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men are facing trafficking charges after Monroe County sheriff’s deputies say they found hundreds of suspected oxycodone pills during a traffic stop along Interstate 75 on Thursday. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies stopped a vehicle traveling northbound on I-75 at mile marker 191. Investigators say deputies smelled marijuana while approaching the vehicle, which led…

Hannah
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Christmas at the Trails helps Kathleen woman continue medical treatment

Christmas at the Trails is raising money this weekend to help cover ongoing medical treatment.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Lake Joy Trails of terror fundraiser (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Kathleen family is sharing its journey through years of serious illness as community support helps a young woman continue critical medical treatment. Hannah Bennett has been battling lupus since she was very young, and just as she was about to begin her college career at Kennesaw State,…

Joel Taylor Gfx
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Local Sports, Sports

Joel Taylor returns to Macon as Mercer Bears’ head football coach

Taylor replaces Mike Jacobs and becomes Mercer's 22nd head football coach.
Tucker Sargent,

Joel Taylor (Photo: mercerbears.com)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University has moved quickly to fill its football coaching vacancy, announcing Thursday that Joel Taylor has been named the Bears’ 22nd head football coach. Taylor replaces Mike Jacobs, who stepped down Wednesday after  two seasons in Macon to accept the head coaching job at the University of Toledo. Taylor brings 21 years…

Deck The Paws: Humane Society Of Houston County Hosting Holiday Fundraiser In Perry
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Deck the Paws: Humane Society of Houston County hosting holiday fundraiser in Perry

The Humane Society of Houston County is inviting families and pet lovers to celebrate the holiday season at its annual “Deck the Paws” fundraiser on December 13.
Tyrik Wynn,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Heritage Oaks Park in Perry and will feature more than 40 arts and crafts vendors, local food trucks, and live entertainment from the A to Z Band from noon to 4 p.m. In addition to the festivities, Warner Robins Animal Control will be on-site offering…
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: ‘Star Wars’ poster art sells for $3.8M as Zendaya’s new trailer drops and Beyoncé returns to Met Gala

A piece of cinematic history has shattered records at the auction block.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- A piece of cinematic history has shattered records at the auction block. The original artwork for the “Star Wars: A New Hope” movie poster has sold for an astounding $3.8 million, making it the most expensive Star Wars artifact ever auctioned — and the highest price ever paid for any movie poster art. The iconic illustration, long considered one…
Across the Nation, Featured, Tech Report

Tech Report: Walmart to use 3D printing for new stores as Rivian unveils AI push and Google settlement nears

Construction firm Alquist is preparing to 3D print more than a dozen new Walmart buildings, along with structures for several other major retailers.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Construction firm Alquist is preparing to 3D print more than a dozen new Walmart buildings, along with structures for several other major retailers—marking what may be the largest commercial real estate rollout of 3D-printing technology to date. While the method has gained traction in homebuilding, commercial adoption has lagged due to the massive printers required for larger structures. Alquist’s…
Across the Nation, Featured

Fed cuts interest rates as inflation, housing costs strain Americans

The Federal Reserve delivered new economic relief this morning, cutting interest rates by a quarter point in an effort to support borrowing and stabilize the slowing economy.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- The Federal Reserve delivered new economic relief this morning, cutting interest rates by a quarter point in an effort to support borrowing and stabilize the slowing economy. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the latest move reflects signs of improvement across key sectors. “Economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace,” Powell said. “Consumer spending appears to have remained…
Across the Nation, Around the World, Featured

U.S.–Venezuela tensions rise after Coast Guard seizes sanctioned oil tanker

Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are sharply escalating this morning after the Venezuelan government accused Washington of “a blatant theft and an act of international piracy.”
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are sharply escalating this morning after the Venezuelan government accused Washington of “a blatant theft and an act of international piracy.” The accusation centers on a dramatic U.S. operation at sea, where elite Coast Guard forces rappelled from helicopters onto a massive oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast. According to two U.S….
Across the Nation, Featured, Sports

Philip Rivers comes out of retirement, joins Colts practice squad at age 44

Legendary NFL quarterback Philip Rivers is officially coming out of retirement — joining the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad at age 44.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Legendary NFL quarterback Philip Rivers is officially coming out of retirement — joining the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad at age 44, nearly five years after he last played in the league. “It’s been a whirlwind 48 hours,” Rivers said, holding back emotion as he spoke with reporters. “Each moment that goes by, I feel more and more confident.” Rivers,…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Federal Reserve rate cut boosts markets as Warner Bros bidding war heats up

The Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- The Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point — a move expected to ripple through nearly every corner of consumer finance, from credit card APRs and mortgages to online savings accounts. Experts say consumers may soon see slightly lower annual percentage rates on credit cards, which determine the yearly cost of borrowing. Auto loans, which…
Across the Nation, Featured, Weather

Washington declares emergency as floods and mudslides worsen

Officials in Washington state are urging roughly 100,000 people to evacuate certain areas as an intense atmospheric river brings heavy rain, widespread flooding and dangerous mudslides.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Officials in Washington state are urging roughly 100,000 people to evacuate certain areas as an intense atmospheric river brings heavy rain, widespread flooding and dangerous mudslides. The relentless rainfall has already prompted Governor Bob Ferguson to declare a state of emergency, warning that some rivers could reach historic levels in the coming days. “The situation is extremely serious,” Ferguson…

Former Mercer Head Coach Mike Jacobs Leaves For Toledo
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Mike Jacobs resigns as Mercer head football coach, takes HC job at Toledo

After two seasons as the Bears HC, Jacobs leaves for the Rockets and his hometown
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University announced Wednesday that head football coach Mike Jacobs has stepped down to accept the same position at the University of Toledo. The school said a national search for his successor will begin immediately. “Coach Jacobs has led the Mercer football program to unprecedented success over the last two years with back-to-back Southern Conference…

Keyontae Dontrell Walston Gfx
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Deputies looking for Macon man they say is tied to Arkwright Road vehicle break-ins

Investigators say six vehicles were broken into at a hotel on Arkwright Road early Monday morning.
Tucker Sargent,

Keyontae Dontrell Walston (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (12/10/25): Bibb County investigators are searching for a 20-year-old Macon man now identified as a person of interest in a series of vehicle break-ins reported earlier this week on Arkwright Road. The sheriff’s office said Wednesday night it is looking for Keyontae Dontrell Walston, who is wanted on multiple charges. Those charges…

Monroe Bolingbroke Crash Photo Gfx
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Woman hospitalized after vehicle hits Monroe County fire station

Deputies say the vehicle went off the road, crossed railroad tracks and hit the fire station.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeBOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 70-year-old Twiggs County woman was taken to the hospital Wednesday after her vehicle left the roadway in Bolingbroke and hit Monroe County Fire Station 4. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle went off the road, crossed the railroad tracks and struck the building. The woman’s injuries are described…

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Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Monroe County

Forsyth Mayor Eric Wilson to step down to prepare for State Senate District 18 run

Wilson announced his decision one day after John Kennedy resigned to focus on his lieutenant governor campaign.
Tucker Sargent,

Eric WilsonFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Forsyth Mayor Eric Wilson says he will step down next week to qualify for the January 20 special election for Georgia State Senate District 18. Wilson announced the move Wednesday in a Facebook post, one day after John Kennedy announced his resignation to focus on his Lieutenant Governor campaign. “Next week, I will step down…

Sick
Featured, Health, Houston County, Local News

Doctor: Cold weather brings uptick in flu, RSV and respiratory infections

A Lifeguard Pediatrics doctor says flu, RSV and other respiratory illnesses are increasing as temperatures drop.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Winter illness tips (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With winter just days away, doctors say colder temperatures bring a rise in seasonal illnesses such as respiratory infections, colds, flu and bronchitis. Lifeguard Pediatrics doctor Uwa Iguobadia says they often see respiratory infections this time of year caused by common viral illnesses. “But we’re also seeing RSV; we’re also…

Fancam: Jasper County At West Laurens
Fan Cam

FanCam: Jasper County at West Laurens

Edward Smart,

The energy was high Friday night as the Jasper County Hurricanes traveled to take on the West Laurens Raiders under the lights. Fans from both communities packed the stands, bringing big spirit, loud cheers, and plenty of Friday night pride. It was another unforgettable night of high school football, fueled by passionate crowds and community support. The 41NBC FanCam is…