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Raffensperger outlines goals for 2026 Georgia governor’s race during Macon visit

During a visit to Macon, Raffensperger said his experience as a conservative businessman and state leader has prepared him to strengthen Georgia’s economy.

November 5, 2025

Gena Tripp,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who announced in September that he is running for governor in 2026, says his goal is to keep Georgia affordable and safe for all families. “I’m running for governor to keep Georgia affordable and safe for all Georgia families,” Raffensperger said during a visit to Macon last week. He said…

Warner Robins community invited to turn in unwanted firearms

The program provides an anonymous way for adults to surrender unwanted or found firearms that may pose a risk in their homes.

November 5, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department, in partnership with community organizations, will host Operation Lay It Down, an initiative aimed at reducing gun violence in Houston County. The program provides an anonymous way for adults to surrender unwanted or found firearms that may pose a risk in their homes. The department says the goal is to…

Warm and pleasant Thursday

November 5, 2025

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will remain above average under sunny skies Thursday afternoon. This Evening It’s been a sunny and warm Wednesday with many locations seeing highs about 3 degrees warmer than expected. Wind has been light from the southwest but will shift to out of the northwest through the evening. Expect lows in the low to mid 40s…

Georgia Democrats Flip Public Service Commission Seats Amid Voter Anger Over Power Bills

Democrats win big over GOP incumbents in 2 statewide Georgia utility regulator races

Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson unseat Republican incumbents in landmark Georgia elections, signaling voter anger over rising power bills

November 5, 2025

Associated Press,

By JEFF AMY ATLANTA (AP) — Two Democrats romped to wins over Republican incumbents in elections to the Georgia Public Service Commission on Tuesday, delivering the largest statewide margins of victory by Democrats in more than 20 years. Wins by Democrats Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson over Republicans Fitz Johnson and Tim Echols are the first time Democrats have won statewide elections…

Macon-Bibb County Commission allocates $150,000 to food banks in wake of shutdown

The $150,000, allocated by county commissioners, will be distributed among 11 local food banks and other organizations that help families put food on the table.

November 5, 2025

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today marks day 36 of the government shutdown, making it the longest in U.S. history. As pauses in federal food assistance programs create uncertainty for families across Middle Georgia, Macon-Bibb County has committed $150,000 to fighting food insecurity. “This crisis was not created in Macon-Bibb County, it was created in Washington D.C,” said…

Hollywood Minute: Adam Sandler, Kate Hudson, Hugh Jackman and Marlee Matlin among latest Hollywood honorees

Adam Sandler is adding another honor to his long list of career achievements.

November 5, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Adam Sandler is adding another honor to his long list of career achievements. The actor and comedian, known for films like Happy Gilmore and Uncut Gems, will receive the Career Achievement Award at AARP’s Movies for Grownups Awards. Sandler will be honored at the annual ceremony on January 10th in Beverly Hills, recognizing more than three decades of success…

Democrats celebrate major election victories as Trump agenda faces new challenges

Democrats are celebrating a series of major election victories across the country

November 5, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Democrats are celebrating a series of major election victories across the country — wins they hope will give them momentum against President Trump’s agenda. In New York City, Zohran Mamdani won the mayoral race on promises of rent freezes, free bus service, and expanded childcare. President Trump had previously threatened to cut off federal funding to the city if…

Morning Business Report: Economy drives voters to polls as Denny’s announces major buyout deal

A new CNN poll found the economy was the driving force for many voters in this week’s elections.

November 5, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- A new CNN poll found the economy — particularly dissatisfaction with it — was the driving force for many voters in this week’s elections. In business news, shares of Denny’s surged 50% Tuesday after the 71-year-old diner chain agreed to go private in a $322 million deal. The acquisition is being led by TriArtisan Capital Advisors, a New York-based…

War Eagles Ready to Soar Again En Route to Consecutive State Championships

The Brentwood War Eagles (9-1, 5-0) look to build on Region 4-AA title streak and make playoff charge against the Windsor Knights (5-6, 2-1) in The End Zone's Week 13 Game of the Week

November 5, 2025

Justin Dierkes,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – For Week 13, the spotlight now turns to private-school Quarterfinal Round playoff action for programs of the Georgia Independent Athletic Association. For the Brentwood War Eagles, who secured back-to-back Region 4-AA titles (their fifth in seven seasons) under third-year head coach Adam Lord with a clean 5-0 region record, the aim is clear: chase a…

Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan reacts after securing historic third term in Milledgeville

Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan has been re-elected for a third term.

November 5, 2025

Fiona King,

(Photo Credit: Fiona King /41NBC)Milledgeville Mayoral Election Night 2025MILLEDGEVILLE , Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan has been re-elected for a third term, making history yet again as the first African American woman to hold the city’s top office. Copelan celebrated her win at a watch party surrounded by family and supporters. Reflecting on the campaign, she acknowledged the controversy…

Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick speaks out after being reelected

Mayor Patrick won reelection in a landslide, picking up 79% of the vote, while challenger Fabian Velazquez received 21%.

November 4, 2025

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There was a party inside the Curtis Event Center in Warner Robins as supporters of Mayor LaRhonda Patrick celebrated four more years. Mayor Patrick won reelection in a landslide, picking up 79% of the vote, while challenger Fabian Velazquez received 21%. “A lot of nerves went into this day, a lot of…

Voters across Middle Georgia approve sales tax measures for schools, roads and safety

Election results show strong support for local E-SPLOST and SPLOST measures, with several Middle Georgia counties approving funding for education and community projects.

November 4, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Voters in counties across Middle Georgia approved a series of local sales tax measures during Tuesday’s election, supporting education, transportation and community improvement projects. In Bibb County, voters approved the one-percent education sales tax (E-SPLOST) with 73.79% of the vote, or 14,185 votes in favor and 5,039 against. The measure extends funding for school safety, technology…

Randall Walker wins another term as Perry mayor, defeating challenger Christopher Smith

Walker earned just over 54 percent of the vote and says his next term will focus on infrastructure, housing and economic expansion in Perry.

November 4, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Walker and SmithPERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Randall Walker has been re-elected as mayor of Perry after defeating challenger Chris Smith in Tuesday’s election. Walker received 1,949 votes, or 54.30 percent, while Smith earned 1,640 votes, or 45.70 percent. Walker campaigned on continuing infrastructure and economic growth projects across the city. In an interview ahead of the election, he told 41NBC’s…

Piedmont Macon Hosts Free Diabetes Conference During Diabetes Awareness Month

Piedmont Macon hosts free diabetes conference to raise awareness and promote prevention

In Bibb County, roughly 15% of adults have been diagnosed with diabetes.

November 4, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon is raising awareness during Diabetes Awareness Month and encouraging people to attend its first Diabetes Conference. Diabetes educator Keri Wilbur said the event is open to anyone interested in learning more about the disease — whether managing it themselves or supporting a loved one. The conference comes as diabetes continues to pose a major…

Halloween candy buyback in Macon helps kids, military members

The candy collected is sent to Operation Shoebox, which creates care packages for military members serving overseas.

November 4, 2025

Gena Tripp,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Macon dentist’s office is helping kids protect their smiles and support the troops through its annual Halloween Candy Buyback program. Macon Smiles started the program 17 years ago under Dr. Shaw. The goal is to collect leftover Halloween candy from kids and reduce the amount of sugar that can lead to cavities. The candy collected is…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers celebrates 25 years, thousands of cases cleared in Middle Georgia

The nonprofit began in November 2000 as a partnership between law enforcement, local media and the community.

November 4, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers marked 25 years of helping solve crimes and keep communities safe across Middle Georgia. The nonprofit began in November 2000 as a partnership between law enforcement, local media and the community. The organization offers cash rewards to people who provide tips that lead to arrests. So far this year, Crimestoppers reports 120 arrests,…

Tech Report: Disney pushes YouTube TV to restore ABC ahead of Election Day as tech shakeups continue

Disney is asking YouTube TV to restore ABC broadcasts before Election Day, as a dispute over programming fees stretches into its second week.

November 4, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Disney is asking YouTube TV to restore ABC broadcasts before Election Day, as a dispute over programming fees stretches into its second week. Subscribers lost access to Disney-owned channels — including ABC, ESPN, and FX — on October 31, after the companies failed to reach a new deal over distribution costs. Both sides have accused the other of being…

Morning Business Report: Amazon lands $38 billion cloud deal with OpenAI as AI stocks surge

Amazon is expanding its artificial intelligence footprint with a massive new partnership.

November 4, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Amazon is expanding its artificial intelligence footprint with a massive new partnership. OpenAI has signed a $38 billion deal with Amazon Web Services, granting it immediate access to NVIDIA’s high-performance GPUs. The agreement marks one of OpenAI’s biggest strategic moves away from Microsoft, which had served as its exclusive cloud provider until earlier this year. Meanwhile, the Trump administration…

Hunter survives three weeks lost in the mountains after solo trip gone wrong

A solo hunting trip turned into a three-week ordeal for husband and father Ron Dailey.

November 4, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- A solo hunting trip turned into a three-week ordeal for husband and father Ron Dailey, who vanished in the mountains after losing his way roughly 10,000 feet up. Deputies say Dailey’s truck broke down on a rocky road, forcing him to use it as shelter while he waited for help. As his supplies ran out, he began walking for…

White House weighs sending troops, intelligence teams to Mexico to target drug cartels

The Trump administration is developing plans to send U.S. troops and intelligence officers to Mexico to help target drug cartel leadership with precision strikes.

November 4, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- The Trump administration is developing plans to send U.S. troops and intelligence officers to Mexico to help target drug cartel leadership with precision strikes, four current and former U.S. officials tell NBC News. Officials emphasize that a deployment is not imminent and that what is under way is detailed planning and option-building rather than an approved mission. The effort…

Southwest Duo, Windsor Senior Shine as Macon Touchdown Club Honors Week 12 Standouts

Patriots’ J.J. Wilson and Rinaldo Callaway headline the final regular-season awards; Windsor’s Santiago Medina earns special teams honors

November 3, 2025

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – As the final week of the Georgia High School Association regular season wrapped up Friday night, the Macon Touchdown Club gathered Monday to recognize three standout performers from Week 12 before playoff football kicks off. Southwest sophomore quarterback J.J. Wilson earned Back of the Week honors after leading the Patriots to a 27-12 win over…

GHSA Releases New Reclassification Plan for 2026–28 Seasons

Several Middle Georgia schools move up under GHSA’s latest realignment, including Mary Persons’ jump from Class 3A to 5A.

November 3, 2025

Justin Dierkes,

MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) announced Monday its reclassification of schools for the next two athletic seasons, reshaping the landscape of high school sports across the state. Earlier this year, the GHSA confirmed it would return to a seven-class system – ranging from Class A through 7-A – with every program moving up one…

Mercer Stays Perfect in SoCon Play With Statement Win Over Furman

Freshman quarterback Brayden Atkinson fuels Bears’ surge as Mercer climbs to No. 10 ahead of showdown with Western Carolina.

November 3, 2025

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears continue their dream run through the Southern Conference, remaining unbeaten in league play after a dominant 52-28 road win over Furman on Saturday – their first victory in Greenville since 2021. Ranked No. 10 in the latest Coaches Poll, the Bears (now 6-0 in SoCon play) showed resilience after trailing 13-7 early….

Macon-Bibb County leaders urge voters to renew ESPLOST

The penny-per-dollar sales tax will help fund Bibb County School District projects such as facility upgrades, buses, technology and school safety.

November 3, 2025

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –On the eve of Election Day, a host of Macon-Bibb County leaders called on residents to turn out and vote “yes” in support of renewing the county’s Education Special Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST). The ESPLOST is a penny-per-dollar tax that will help fund Bibb County School District projects such as facility upgrades, buses,…

During a visit to Macon, Raffensperger said his experience as a conservative businessman and state leader has prepared him to strengthen Georgia’s economy.

The program provides an anonymous way for adults to surrender unwanted or found firearms that may pose a risk in their homes.

Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson unseat Republican incumbents in landmark Georgia elections, signaling voter anger over rising power bills

The $150,000, allocated by county commissioners, will be distributed among 11 local food banks and other organizations that help families put food on the table.

Adam Sandler is adding another honor to his long list of career achievements.

Democrats are celebrating a series of major election victories across the country

A new CNN poll found the economy was the driving force for many voters in this week’s elections.

The Brentwood War Eagles (9-1, 5-0) look to build on Region 4-AA title streak and make playoff charge against the Windsor Knights (5-6, 2-1) in The End Zone's Week 13 Game of the Week

Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan has been re-elected for a third term.

Mayor Patrick won reelection in a landslide, picking up 79% of the vote, while challenger Fabian Velazquez received 21%.

Election results show strong support for local E-SPLOST and SPLOST measures, with several Middle Georgia counties approving funding for education and community projects.

Walker earned just over 54 percent of the vote and says his next term will focus on infrastructure, housing and economic expansion in Perry.

In Bibb County, roughly 15% of adults have been diagnosed with diabetes.

The candy collected is sent to Operation Shoebox, which creates care packages for military members serving overseas.

The nonprofit began in November 2000 as a partnership between law enforcement, local media and the community.

Disney is asking YouTube TV to restore ABC broadcasts before Election Day, as a dispute over programming fees stretches into its second week.

Amazon is expanding its artificial intelligence footprint with a massive new partnership.

A solo hunting trip turned into a three-week ordeal for husband and father Ron Dailey.

The Trump administration is developing plans to send U.S. troops and intelligence officers to Mexico to help target drug cartel leadership with precision strikes.

Patriots’ J.J. Wilson and Rinaldo Callaway headline the final regular-season awards; Windsor’s Santiago Medina earns special teams honors

Several Middle Georgia schools move up under GHSA’s latest realignment, including Mary Persons’ jump from Class 3A to 5A.

Freshman quarterback Brayden Atkinson fuels Bears’ surge as Mercer climbs to No. 10 ahead of showdown with Western Carolina.

The penny-per-dollar sales tax will help fund Bibb County School District projects such as facility upgrades, buses, technology and school safety.

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