Eleven Passengers Rescued After Plane Crash Lands In Atlantic Ocean
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Eleven passengers rescued after plane crash-lands in Atlantic Ocean

An Air Force rescue team is recounting the dramatic moments after helping save 11 people whose private plane crash-landed in the Atlantic Ocean east of Florida.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- An Air Force rescue team is recounting the dramatic moments after helping save 11 people whose private plane crash-landed in the Atlantic Ocean east of Florida. “It’s just another day of work, another day of training,” Air Force Pararescue Captain Rory Whipple said. “But this time, instead of training, it was real world.” According to the FAA, the Beechcraft…

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Atlanta News, Elections, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Peach County, Politics

Keisha Lance Bottoms vows to fight maps she says weaken Black voting power during Fort Valley campaign stop

Bottoms made the comments Thursday during a stop in Fort Valley as part of her statewide “Our Rights, Our Future” get-out-the-vote tour. The event was held at Usher's Temple CME Church.
Tyrik Wynn,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms says she is prepared to use veto power and legal action to fight any political maps she believes weaken Black voting power in Georgia. During an interview with 41NBC’s Tyrik Wynn, Bottoms was asked how far she is willing to go politically and legally to stop maps she believes…

Morning Business Report: Trump Meets With China’s Xi As Markets Hit New Highs
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Morning Business Report: Trump meets with China’s Xi as markets hit new highs

Trade discussions are taking center stage as President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a high-stakes visit to China.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Trade discussions are taking center stage as President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a high-stakes visit to China. A number of CEOs from some of America’s largest companies are also accompanying the president on the trip. According to Bloomberg, President Xi told Trump that China would open its markets further to U.S. goods. Meanwhile, rising…

Bs Report: Remembering Ted Turner And Bobby Cox
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BS Report: Remembering Ted Turner and Bobby Cox

David Tufts, Bill Shanks,

It was quite unbelievable that last week, Ted Turner and Bobby Cox died three days apart. Now, both men were in their 80s. Both were in failing health, so it was not a surprise. But still, the fact that two men who were that tied together in the history of the Atlanta Braves died that close together was truly incredible….

Macon Bibb Expands Good Neighbors Program Into Payne City
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb expands Good Neighbors program into Payne City

County leaders say the effort is designed to strengthen neighborhoods and connect residents with local resources.
Austin Slocumb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayor Lester Miller announced Wednesday the expansion of the Macon Good Neighbors Program to the Payne City neighborhood, broadening a community-focused initiative led by lifelong Macon resident Jerry Battle. The program’s mission is to educate Macon residents on how to best utilize the city’s existing resources while building stronger connections between neighbors, local initiatives, and city…

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Atrium doctor warns women about overlooked stroke symptoms

“We always talk about breast cancer, but when you look around, women have more strokes,” Kirkman-Bey said.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Stroke symptoms can look different in women, and recognizing the signs quickly can be critical to getting lifesaving treatment, according to Dr. Naomi Kirkman-Bey with Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center. Kirkman-Bey said strokes are prevalent in Middle Georgia and across the state. She said strokes are also more common than breast cancer among women. “We always…
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Deputies: Monroe County child hospitalized after being pinned between two vehicles

Deputies say the 3-year-old was flown to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Tucker Sargent,

JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 3-year-old boy was injured Wednesday afternoon after being pinned between two vehicles in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say they responded around 4:10 p.m. to a home in the Shady Lane area. According to the sheriff’s office, the child’s father was working on a vehicle when the child’s mother tried…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb approves homeless encampment cleanup effort

Officials say the effort includes outreach, storage for belongings and connections to housing or shelter resources.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Homeless encampments cleanup (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb commissioners approved a contract last week to hire a Massachusetts-based company to help clean up homeless encampments in parts of the county where assistance and cleanup efforts are needed. District 5 Commissioner Andrea Cooke says this encampment cleanup is not an attempt to remove people, but to clean up areas…

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Green screens to hard hats: ACE students explore careers

Students learned about career fields ranging from broadcasting and engineering to health care and public safety.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students at Academy for Classical Education spent Wednesday learning about future careers. Students across kindergarten through fifth grade explored different career fields through classroom presentations from local professionals. Second grade classes focused on careers connected to arts, communications, engineering and manufacturing. 41NBC anchor Tucker Sargent spoke with students about broadcasting, public speaking and television news, including…

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New Georgia law requires 988 hotline on student ID badges

Senate Bill 589 mandates crisis hotline number for middle and high school students statewide
Gena Tripp,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A bill aimed at increasing awareness and access to crisis resources for Georgia students is now officially law. Senate Bill 589 was signed into law Tuesday and requires public schools to place the 988 suicide and crisis hotline number on student ID badges for students in grades 6 through 12. The legislation was originally introduced as…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Masked suspects pry open cash boxes in Macon robbery

Deputies say two masked men used tools to force open cash boxes before fleeing the store.
Tucker Sargent,

Credit: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects accused of robbing a Circle K on Pio Nono Avenue. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, it happened around 11:51 p.m. Tuesday at the Circle K located at 4314 Pio Nono Avenue. Deputies say two masked men…
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Federal prison sentence handed down for Dublin man in meth case

Federal prosecutors say the 55-year-old had multiple prior drug convictions before the latest methamphetamine case.
Tucker Sargent,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Dublin man with prior state and federal convictions has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine, according to federal prosecutors. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia says 55-year-old Bobby Akins of Dublin was sentenced to 90 months in prison after pleading guilty to distributing…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb deputy placed on administrative leave amid use-of-force investigation

The incident remains under investigation by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Professional Standards Division.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A deputy with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of use of force that occurred last Wednesday, according to the sheriff’s office. The incident remains under investigation by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Professional Standards Division. The sheriff’s office said no additional information is being released at this time…

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67-year-old man dies in Macon house fire on Schaeffer Place

Firefighters responded around 11:22 p.m. on May 12 to the 900 block of Schaeffer Place for a reported structure fire with a possible entrapment.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is dead after a residential fire Tuesday night on Schaeffer Place, according to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department. Firefighters responded around 11:22 p.m. on May 12 to the 900 block of Schaeffer Place for a reported structure fire with a possible entrapment. Capt. Kyle R. Murray with the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department said crews…

Tech Report: Tech Companies Expand Ai, Robotaxi And Space Technology Projects
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Tech Report: Tech companies expand AI, robotaxi and space technology projects

Google is reportedly in talks with SpaceX about launching data centers into space.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Major technology companies are continuing to expand into new frontiers, from space-based data centers to artificial intelligence systems designed to detect potholes and road hazards. According to Bloomberg, Google is reportedly in talks with SpaceX about launching data centers into space. Google has previously discussed partnerships with other launch providers as part of what it calls “Project Suncatcher,” an…

Trump Arrives In China For High Stakes Summit With Xi Jinping
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Trump arrives in China for summit with Xi Jinping

Trade between the world’s two largest economies is expected to be a major focus during the summit, alongside growing concerns surrounding the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- President Donald Trump arrived in China Wednesday morning for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping as trade tensions, the war with Iran and rising economic concerns dominate the agenda. “He’s a friend of mine, and we’re gonna have a great meeting,” Trump said before the talks. “We do a lot of business with China.” Trade between…

Morning Business Report: Inflation Rises As Iran War Costs Climb To $29 Billion
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Morning Business Report: Inflation rises as Iran war costs climb to $29 billion

The estimated cost of the war involving Iran has now climbed to approximately $29 billion, according to a senior Pentagon official.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX) – The estimated cost of the war involving Iran has now climbed to approximately $29 billion, according to a senior Pentagon official. The updated figure is roughly $4 billion higher than estimates provided less than two weeks ago. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth repeatedly declined to tell lawmakers how much emergency funding the administration may request from Congress to continue…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Woman, dog killed in Baldwin County house fire

Firefighters say a 63-year-old woman and a dog were found dead inside the home.
Tucker Sargent,

MGNBALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman and a dog died in a house fire Tuesday in Baldwin County, according to Baldwin County Fire Rescue. In a social media post, the agency said crews responded to a residential fire in the 100 block of Old Colony Farm Road. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire conditions at a single-story home, according…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Making a splash: Baldwin County water park opens this month

The new aquatic center in Milledgeville will feature water slides, a lazy river and a beach-entry pool.
Tucker Sargent,

splashbaldwin.com/Baldwin CountyMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After years of planning and construction, Baldwin County’s new water park, Splash Baldwin, is set to open later this month. According to the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners, Splash Baldwin will officially open Friday, May 29 at Walter B. Williams Park in Milledgeville. County leaders say the aquatic center was modeled after Southern Pines Water…

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Keisha Lance Bottoms visits Macon as part of voting rights tour

Gubernatorial candidate highlights early voting, affordability, and election concerns
Gena Tripp,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keisha Lance Bottoms made a stop in Macon Tuesday as part of her “Our Rights, Our Future” tour. Bottoms is traveling across Georgia this week, encouraging voters to head to the polls while outlining her priorities if elected governor. During her stop in Macon, Bottoms spoke about the importance of early voting and protecting voting rights…

Macon Students Get Sneak Peek Of Universoul Circus
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Macon students get sneak peek of UniverSoul Circus

Performers visited James H. Porter Elementary School to showcase acts ahead of the circus’ Atlanta run.
Austin Slocumb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The UniverSoul Circus made a stop in Macon Tuesday, bringing a sneak peek performance to after-school students at James H. Porter Elementary School. The circus, founded in 1994, features performers from around the world with acts ranging from dancing to roller skating. Ringmaster Zakita Edinborough said the visit was about giving back to the community and…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon businesses benefiting from Glen Powell movie filming

Local leaders say the production is helping businesses while exposing students and residents to the filmmaking process.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

“Comeback King” filming impact on downtown Macon (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Filming for the movie “The Comeback King,” starring Glen Powell, is bringing economic activity and national attention to Macon as production continues across the city. Visit Macon Senior Vice President Aaron Buzza says the filming has had a positive impact on locals and businesses. Buzza says Macon…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Partly cloudy and seasonal Wednesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Partly cloudy skies and near average temperatures are expected Wednesday afternoon with a slim chance for a few showers. This Evening It’s been a cloudy day across Middle Georgia with the southern third of the region seeing light rain as expected. A few small showers have reached the middle third of the region. Rain odds will…