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Morning Business Report: Social Security Tax Bill, 401(k) Record Highs

One senator wants to end federal taxes on Social Security entirely.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Arizona’s Ruben Gallego’s bill called “You Earn It-You Keep It” would permanently eliminate federal taxes on Social Security .  It remains to be seen whether it may get enough support to become law. The first and second quarters were tumultuous for investors in 401(k) plans. After dropping like a stone in April following the tariff announcement, stocks eventually staged…
Across the Nation, Featured

Trump’s firing of BLS chief sparks jobs data credibility debate

Today’s monthly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is the first since President Donald Trump fired the former BLS chief.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says the country needs to “get to the truth” as concerns grow over the credibility of government data. Today’s monthly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is the first since President Donald Trump fired the former BLS chief. Trump accused her, without evidence, of worsening previous jobs numbers for political reasons. It…

Stratford Academy Eagles Aim To Stay Perfect In Week Four Matchup
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Stratford Academy Eagles Aim to Stay Perfect in Week Four Matchup

The 2-0 Eagles look for their 8th win in the all-time series against Wilkinson County
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41BC/WMGT) – As Week Four continues, Stratford Academy is preparing for another matchup on The Endzone Friday night. The Eagles are off to a 2-0 start, coming off two blowout victories in which they scored a combined 89 points while giving up just 22. Under second-year head coach Paul Carroll, Stratford looks to build on another strong…

Bleckley County Defeats Region Opponent Southwest To Improve To 3 1
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Bleckley County Defeats Region Opponent Southwest to Improve to 3-1

The 3-1 Royals defeated Region 2A D-I opponent the 1-3 Southwest Patriots 52-16 Thursday night at Thompson Stadium
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Thursday night at Thompson Stadium, the Bleckley County Royals improved to 3-1 on the season with a 52-16 victory over Region 2A Division One opponent Southwest. The Patriots have lost three straight games now to fall to 1-3. Both teams head into their bye weeks. Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Bibb County, Bleckley County, Local…
Featured, Laurens County, Local News

UPDATE: East Dublin man dies after August Riverview Apartments shooting

The GBI says Johnny Hall IV died on August 26, six days after he was shot multiple times outside Riverview Apartments.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (9/4/25): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) says the man who was shot multiple times outside Riverview Apartments last month has died. According to a news release, 20-year-old Johnny Hall IV of East Dublin died from his injuries on August 26. Hall was the victim found outside the Riverview Apartments on August 20. The GBI said the investigation is…
Dodge County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Suspects in Eastman armed robbery also charged in Lumber City homicide

Investigators say a clerk was forced behind the counter at gunpoint during the August 13 robbery.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (9/4/25): The two suspects arrested in last month’s armed robbery at the Hop In store now face additional charges in connection with a homicide in Lumber City. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), 21-year-old David Walker of Hawkinsville 19-year-old and Sharonda Guyton were charged with felony murder, aggravated assault and aggravated battery in the shooting death of…

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UPDATE: Two charged in Lumber City homicide of Dwayne Clark

The GBI says David Walker and Sharonda Guyton face murder and assault charges after Clark was found dead in his home last month.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (9/4/25): Two people have been charged in the homicide of Dwayne Clark, who was found shot to death inside his Lumber City home last month. According to a news release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), agents charged 21-year-old David Walker of Hawkinsville and 19-year-old Sharonda Guyton of Eastman, on Tuesday, September 3 with felony murder, aggravated assault…

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Shaome Cooperative dedicates raised-bed garden at Turner Woods Elementary

“As you can see, we're impacting these students, but we're also impacting their families and the community,” said Chelsea McClain, President & CEO of Shaome Cooperative.
Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In Gray, children played in the dirt at Turner Woods Elementary, Thursday, for a good reason, to learn how to grow their own food. Shaome Cooperative, an environmental non-profit organization whose mission is to create food security for families, by planting food forests and edible gardens in various areas, such as Heritage Elementary…

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Across the Nation, Featured, Georgia News

Sens. Raphael Warnock, Jon Ossoff call on HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign

“The destruction of the CDC in Georgia, the systematic dismantling of American public health is putting children and families across the country at risk every single day," Ossoff said. "This is chaos.”
Taylor Gilchrist,

Today, Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-Georgia) and Jon Ossoff (D-Georgia) calling on U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy to step down. Warnock was one of many elected officials questioning Kennedy at Thursday’s Senate Finance Committee hearing. Last month, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union found that at least 600 CDC employees had been fired….

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UPDATE: GSP says chase from Dooly County to Macon ends in crash, 2 arrests

The suspects fled on foot after crashing into a trooper’s vehicle but were caught at the scene, according to Georgia State Patrol.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE: Georgia State Patrol says the chase started just after 9:30 a.m. Thursday when Dooly County deputies tried to stop a Chevrolet Blazer for speeding on I-75, but the driver refused to stop. According to GSP, the chase continued north through Houston, Peach and into Bibb County with air support from GSP aviation. GSP says the…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Summer temperatures return Friday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures around Middle Georgia will be back in the 90s Friday afternoon. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will give way to a mostly clear and semi muggy night around Middle Georgia. Wind will flow from the south overnight at around 5 mph. Low temperatures will largely be in the upper 60s, however a few low…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Flint Energies to return nearly $5M in capital credits to 36,000 members

The cooperative says the refund benefits 24,400 current members with bill credits and 11,600 former members with mailed checks.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Flint Energies Refund (Photo:41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Flint Energies is distributing $4.99 million in September to members who received electric service during 2003 and 2004.  Approximately 36,000 current and former Flint Energies members will receive their share of the margin refunds, also known as capital credits. Vice President of Cooperative Communications Marian McLemore says Flint Energies is a non-profit…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Georgia News, Money

Middle Georgia players win big as Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7B

Tickets sold in Macon, Gray, Vienna, Byron, Pinehurst and Milledgeville have all won prizes in recent drawings.
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.7 billion, making it the third-largest prize in U.S. history. The cash value is $770.3 million. Lottery officials say two people in Atlanta each one $1 million in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, but no one hit the $1B+ jackpot. In Middle Georgia: Tickets sold in Gray and Vienna each won $50,000…
Featured, Jones County, Local News, WMGT

Driver arrested after pedestrian struck in Jones County hit-and-run

Deputies said the victim was walking with a friend near Sun Valley Drive when a vehicle hit him, knocking him into a ditch and out of one of his shoes. The driver did not stop.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old man was hospitalized early Thursday after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on New Clinton Road, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the victim was walking with a friend near Sun Valley Drive when a vehicle hit him, knocking him into a ditch and out of one of…
Across the Nation, Featured, Tech Report

Tech report: Salesforce cuts jobs, OnePay launches wireless plan, Vimeo layoffs

Salesforce has cut 4,000 customer support jobs and replaced them with artificial intelligence agents.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Salesforce has cut 4,000 customer support jobs and replaced them with artificial intelligence agents. CEO Marc Benioff made the comments while discussing how the new technology is impacting the $248 billion computer software company’s headcount during an appearance on The Logan Bartlett Show podcast. Despite the move to AI, Salesforce is still struggling and its earnings report reflected little…
Across the Nation, Featured

Philadelphia soars as Eagles kick off new NFL Season

The reigning Super Bowl champions are preparing for opening night.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- The reigning Super Bowl champions are preparing for opening night, and fans across the region say the excitement hasn’t faded since their championship run. “Oh man, that Super Bowl was amazing,” said Eagles fan Amir Johnson. “Everyone from all the way to New Jersey to Philadelphia, we all just celebrated. It was a very beautiful thing to the city.”…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Job openings fall, Dollar General warns of price hikes, mortgage rates dip

Unemployed workers are remaining out of work for longer periods, even as layoffs remain low, according to the latest labor data.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Unemployed workers are remaining out of work for longer periods, even as layoffs remain low, according to the latest labor data. That trend has pushed the ratio of job vacancies to unemployed workers down to its lowest level since spring 2021. Job openings totaled 7.18 million in July, missing the 7.38 million expected by economists and falling below the…
Across the Nation, Featured

Calls grow for RFK Jr. to step down as HHS secretary

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing mounting backlash.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing mounting backlash, with more than a thousand current and former HHS employees calling for his resignation. In a six-page letter, staff accused Kennedy of undermining the agency’s mission, citing mass firings at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the appointment of political loyalists, and the rescinding of…
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: “Superman” sequel, new thriller

“Superman” is still flying high at the box office, and now fans have a release date for the sequel.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- “Superman” is still flying high at the box office, and now fans have a release date for the sequel. Writer-director James Gunn announced on social media that Man of Tomorrow will arrive in theaters on July 9, 2027. The current film, Superman, has already grossed more than $600 million worldwide and introduced Milly Alcock as Supergirl. Her standalone movie,…

Seminoles Staying Focused Ahead Of Rematch With Bowdon
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Westside Ready for Redemption Against Bowdon Friday

The Westside Seminoles lost their first ever matchup with Bowdon 56-27 in 2024
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Up the road at Westside High School, the Seminoles are preparing for a Week Four test. Led by 17th-year head coach Spoon Risper, Westside is aiming to finish their head coach’s final season strong. Westside (1-2) sits in the same position as last year, opening the season with a late comeback win over Howard before…

Demons Are Hoping To Take Home Another Win Against The Houston County Bears As They Gear Up For The Game Of The Week
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Demons hoping for back-to-back wins over Bears in non-region rivalry matchup

The 2-1 Warner Robins Demons host another rivalry matchup at the Mac for Week 4, as the Demons host the 3-0 Houston County Bears
Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Another week of high school football brings another hometown throwdown as the Warner Robins Demons prepare to host the Houston County Bears in the Week Four Game of the Week. The Demons (2-1) are coming off their ninth straight victory over rival Northside. Now, they turn their attention to another Region 2-5A opponent just…

Loaves And Fishes To Host Pilgrimage, Raise Awareness About Homelessness In Middle Georgia
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Loaves and Fishes to host pilgrimage, raise awareness about homelessness in Middle Georgia

The 3-mile walk is designed to highlight the daily journey of individuals facing homelessness and food insecurity.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Loaves and Fishes is hosting the “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” pilgrimage to raise awareness about homelessness in Middle Georgia. The event is set for September 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning and ending at the Tubman Museum in downtown Macon. The 3-mile walk is designed to highlight the daily journey of individuals facing…

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Rolling Thunder partners with Houston County Schools raise POW/MIA flags

Students in Houston County will now see POW/MIA flags flying at their schools as a reminder of veterans who never came home.
Tyrik Wynn,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rolling Thunder Georgia 3, a nonprofit group that supports veterans, is working with the Houston County School District to raise POW/MIA flags at all 41 schools. The first ceremony was held Wednesday morning at Thompson Middle School in Centerville. Each flag is dedicated to a soldier who is still missing in action. Andy Cannon, a…

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Temperatures should be around average Thursday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A shift in the wind direction will allow more heat and humidity to move back into the Peach State leading up to the weekend. This Evening A mostly sunny afternoon across Middle Georgia will lead to a clear night. The wind will begin to shift direction during the late evening with overnight wind expected out of…