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Featured, Johnson County, Local News

GoFundMe supports Wrightsville firefighter after sword attack outside gas station

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office shared a fundraiser for firefighter Chad Wombles, who suffered severe injuries in the late night attack.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: GoFundMe/Help Chad Wombles, a true American hero and friendWRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office shared a GoFundMe page Wednesday to help a Wrightsville firefighter recovering from a sword attack that left him seriously injured outside a gas station. According to the fundraiser, “our friend, Chad Wombles, was ambushed by an attacker he had never met while…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon businesses helping SNAP users amid shutdown, looming pause in benefits

According to the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, more than 36,000 Bibb County residents received SNAP benefits last year, which is roughly 23% of the county's population.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits set to pause this Saturday, the risk of food insecurity for thousands of Middle Georgians increases by the day. That’s why a few local businesses are helping fill the gap. “We’re doing free sausage biscuits,” said Scott Mitchell, Owner of Sweet Eleanor’s Divine Desserts. “Show us…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Mostly cloudy and windy Thursday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This Evening It’s been another overcast day for most of Middle Georgia with off and on light showers. The warmest locations only climbed into the lower 60s with many spots staying in the mid-upper 50s seen so far this week. The wind has largely been out of the southeast to this point however a shift to…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

‘It’s a cycle’: Macon DA speaks at Domestic Violence Awareness Symposium

According to CDC data from the National Intimate Partner and sexual violence survey, an average of 20 people are physically abused every minute in the United States. 
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Domestic violence symposium (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – District Attorney Anita Howard focused on recognizing the warning signs and breaking the cycle of abuse Wednesday at the annual Domestic Violence Awareness Symposium at Wesleyan College. The event addressed all types of domestic violence, including physical, emotional and financial abuse. According to CDC data from the National Intimate Partner and…
Across the Nation, Around the World, Featured

President Trump in South Korea ahead of key meeting with China’s Xi as U.S. shutdown deepens

President Donald Trump has arrived in South Korea, his final stop on a weeklong tour of Asia.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- President Donald Trump has arrived in South Korea, his final stop on a weeklong tour of Asia, as he prepares for a highly anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump said he believes a new era of trade is within reach after months of tariff battles and rising tensions between Washington and Beijing. “You know that President Xi…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Fed expected to cut rates again amid data blackout from shutdown

The Federal Reserve wraps up its policy meeting today, but officials are making decisions without the usual stream of government data.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- The Federal Reserve wraps up its policy meeting today, but officials are making decisions without the usual stream of government data. Nearly all major economic reports have been delayed due to the ongoing shutdown, leaving the Fed “flying blind.” Most analysts believe the central bank will cut interest rates by a quarter percent, a move expected to drive down…
Around the World, Featured

Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica as Category 5 storm barrels toward Cuba

Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in recorded history, slammed into Jamaica on Tuesday.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in recorded history, slammed into Jamaica on Tuesday, leaving widespread devastation and cutting power to hundreds of thousands across the island. Desmond McKenzie, Jamaica’s Minister of Local Government, described the storm as catastrophic.”The entire Jamaica has felt the brunt of Melissa,” he said. “Jamaica’s gone through what I can call one…
Featured, Georgia News

Georgia military families brace for food insecurity amid shutdown

Georgia military families are facing a harsh new reality — they might not be able to put food on the table this week.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- With the government shutdown dragging on, some Georgia military families are facing a harsh new reality — they might not be able to put food on the table this week. Purple Heart recipient and retired Army Sergeant Gary Herber said his friends at Dobbins Air Reserve Base began their week with a difficult list — places offering free food…

Macon County Bulldogs Are Hungry As They Look To Add Another Region Title To Their Program
Across Georgia Sports, End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports

Macon County Eyes Back-to-Back Region Titles in Rivalry Clash with Taylor County

The Macon County Bulldogs (4-5, 4-1) look to cap their season off with another region crown with a regular season finale victory over the Taylor County Vikings (7-2, 5-0) Friday night as small-town pride takes center stage in Montezuma in the End Zone's Week 12 Game of the Week
Justin Dierkes,

MONTEZUMA, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The regular season finale doesn’t get more “Friday night lights” than this. Two small-town schools with a combined student body of just 700 will square off in one of Georgia’s longest-running rivalries – and a region title on the line. The Macon County Bulldogs (4-5, 4-1 Region 6-A Division II) host the Taylor County Vikings…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Mayor Randall Walker, Christopher Smith face off in Perry mayoral race

In just one week, Perry voters will decide who will lead the city for the next four years. Current Mayor Randall Walker is eyeing another four years in office, while his opponent, Christopher Smith, looks to unseat him.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In just one week, Perry voters will decide who will lead the city for the next four years. Current Mayor Randall Walker is eyeing another four years in office, while his opponent, Christopher Smith, looks to unseat him. Walker has led Perry since his special election victory in 2019. He says one of…

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Featured, Local News, Telfair County

Telfair County commissioner pushes FEMA reform in Washington, says rural counties need help

Commissioner Dakkia Bradshaw says FEMA’s current reimbursement system burdens small counties like Telfair and supports a new upfront grant model to speed up recovery.
Fiona King,

TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Even as the federal government shutdown continues into its 27th day, county leaders are trying to make progress within the government.  Dakkia Bradshaw, Telfair County District 2 Commissioner and a member of the Intergovernmental Disaster Reform Task Force, was in Washington D.C. Tuesday along with other local leaders from around the country, urging congress to…

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Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office hosting free Halloween festival for families

The annual Halloween Haunted House Fall Festival will be held on Friday, October 31, at the Outreach and Restorative Justice Center, located at 774 Hazel Street.
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is making sure kids have a fun and safe place to celebrate Halloween this year. The annual Halloween Haunted House Fall Festival will be held on Friday, October 31, at the Outreach and Restorative Justice Center, located at 774 Hazel Street. Families can enjoy a haunted house, inflatables, a gaming truck,…
Across the Nation, Featured

President Trump visits Japan and South Korea as trade deals take center stage

President Donald Trump is in Japan and South Korea today as part of a seven-day trip through Asia.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- President Donald Trump is in Japan and South Korea today as part of a seven-day trip through Asia, where trade remains the top priority at every stop. Negotiators are still finalizing agreements with Japan and South Korea, while also laying the groundwork for future trade pacts with China and Malaysia. “We’re going to do tremendous trade together — more…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Amazon to announce biggest corporate layoffs in company history

Amazon is set to announce massive job cuts today — reportedly the largest in its corporate history.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Amazon is set to announce massive job cuts today — reportedly the largest in its corporate history. According to multiple reports, as many as 30,000 corporate employees could lose their jobs as part of the company’s sweeping restructuring effort. The layoffs are expected to affect multiple divisions, with Amazon citing efficiency and automation as driving factors. Meanwhile, the U.S….
Across the Nation, Featured

Tennessee plastics plant worker kills two supervisors, barricades himself at home

Police in Tennessee are investigating a deadly workplace shooting at a plastics manufacturing plant.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Police in Tennessee are investigating a deadly workplace shooting at a plastics manufacturing plant that left two supervisors dead and triggered a tense standoff hours later. Authorities say the suspect, an employee at Barku Plastics, shot and killed his two supervisors during what’s believed to have been a meeting just after 10 a.m. Monday. Investigators quickly identified the shooter,…

Macon Td Club Week 11
Across Georgia Sports, Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports

Top local players honored at Macon Touchdown Club’s Week 11 meeting

Windsor’s Woodard, Rutland’s Johnson and Hill, lead list of standout performances
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Another week of high school football is in the books, and with it came another round of honors from the Macon Touchdown Club. Week 11 brought standout performances from student-athletes across Middle Georgia, with Windsor Academy quarterback Heath Woodard and Rutland’s Zamerian Johnson, and Jaykaden Hill, earning recognition this week. Woodard, a junior signal-caller for…

Mercer Bears Looks To Stay On Their Winning Path After Earning Ninth Straight Socon Victory
Across Georgia Sports, Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports

Mercer Bears Make History, Stay Perfect in SoCon With 62-0 Rout of VMI

Freshman QB Braeden Atkinson sets school passing record as Mercer climbs to No. 13 in FCS Coaches Poll ahead of Furman clash
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears are making history this fall. For the first time in program history, Mercer sits atop the Southern Conference standings at 5-0 after a dominant 62-0 victory over VMI at Five Star Stadium on Saturday. Coming off a bye week, the Bears showed no signs of rust, earning their ninth straight conference win…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority set to launch door-to-door rapid transit next week

Residents will order rides through the smartphone and tablet app Rides on Demand, taking them to various stops along Macon's downtown business district, Shirley Hills, Gray Highway, and Ingleside areas by way of van.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Over the past several months, the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) has tested a new ride-sharing style transit option through an app similar to Uber and Lyft. After a successful pilot, MTA leaders say the rapid transit program will officially launch next Monday. “We were doubling the growth every month,” said Markham Strozier,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Red Cross warns of rising home fire risks as cold weather returns to Georgia

The American Red Cross says space heaters and unattended stoves are leading causes of home fires and offers key safety tips for families.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Home heating tips (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) – Temperatures are starting to fall, and many homeowners will be turning on their heaters to warm their homes. The American Red Cross says there are some tips you should know before you do it. They say they see an increase in home fires due to space heaters.  Communications manager Suzanne…
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Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for cruelty to children in Houston 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).
Monica Diaz-Meek,

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 in eight Middle Georgia counties, offering anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following individuals are wanted: Jacob Thompson is wanted by the…
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: Guillermo del Toro rejects AI as “Frankenstein” parallels emerge, Mckenna Grace shines in new drama

Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro says he’ll never turn to generative AI for filmmaking.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro says he’ll never turn to generative AI for filmmaking. Speaking with NPR, the Frankenstein filmmaker said, “I would rather die than use it. I hope to be able to remain uninterested in using it at all until I croak.” Del Toro compared his fictional scientist Victor Frankenstein to “tech bros” — visionaries creating…
Across the Nation, Featured, Tech Report

Tech Report: AI boom fuels record stock highs; Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft unveil new tech moves

The artificial intelligence boom is helping lift the U.S. economy and drive the stock market to record highs
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX) – The artificial intelligence boom is helping lift the U.S. economy and drive the stock market to record highs, with major gains led by Nvidia and other top tech companies. Investors are showing strong enthusiasm for AI infrastructure investments. Broadcom shares are up more than 50% this year after doubling in both 2023 and 2024, while Nvidia and Alphabet…

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Band of the Week

Band of the Week: Mary Persons High School

Edward Smart,

ChatGPT said: This week’s 41NBC Band of the Week spotlight shines on the Mary Persons High School Bulldog Brigade Band. Band Director Tyler Allen leads this year’s show, “Painted Black and Gold,” featuring music from Mozart’s Lacrimosa and The Rolling Stones. Allen says the performance showcases the band’s talent, emotion, and school pride in every note. Congratulations to the Mary…