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Morning Business Report: Trump reassures economy, stocks fall

President Donald Trump used a prime-time speech to try to reassure Americans about the state of the economy, highlighting what he described as signs of progress while laying out future plans.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump used a prime-time speech to try to reassure Americans about the state of the economy, highlighting what he described as signs of progress while laying out future plans. The president pointed to falling gas prices and said native-born workers accounted for all net new job gains. He credited tariffs with protecting U.S. jobs and helping fund…
Across the Nation, Featured

Trump highlights accomplishments, blames Democrats in speech

President Donald Trump addressed the nation, using a prime-time speech to tout what he described as major accomplishments over the past year.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN) – President Donald Trump addressed the nation, using a prime-time speech to tout what he described as major accomplishments over the past year. “We have brought more positive change to Washington than any administration in American history,” Trump said. The president’s remarks focused heavily on his own record, while repeatedly placing blame on Democrats and his predecessor for ongoing…

Fort Valley Takes On Lane College As They Look To Improve Their Record
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Fort Valley State Gets Comeback OT Win Over Lane College 83-81

The 3-4 Wildcats will now prepare to host LeMoyne-Owen College Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Justin Dierkes,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – At HPE Arena Wednesday night, the Fort Valley State Wildcats picked up their third win of the season with an 83-81 comeback overtime victory over Lane College. The 3-4 Wildcats will now host LeMoyne-Owen College Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Peach County, Sports Tags: Fort Valley, Fort Valley…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Traffic lights down at Shurling Drive and Millerfield Road after crash

Macon-Bibb crews installed temporary stop signs while a new traffic signal pole is ordered and repairs continue.
Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Macon-Bibb CountyUPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the single-vehicle crash happened around 2:45 p.m. No life-threatening injuries were reported, and no charges have been filed against the driver. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Traffic lights at the intersection of Shurling Drive and Millerfield Road were knocked down in a crash Wednesday afternoon. According to Macon-Bibb County, Facilities Management…

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Featured, Jones County, Local News

Jones County Sheriff’s Office launches second chance employers list

The initiative connects businesses with people seeking employment after incarceration.
Gena Tripp,

JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office has started a Second Chance Employers List on its website. The list is aimed at helping people who have a felony or criminal background find a job. “This is a list that we started at the sheriff’s office to reduce recidivism, basically just giving people a second chance to get…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Passenger killed in Houston County crash at Highway 41 and Crestview Church Road

Authorities say two vehicles collided late Monday night, leaving a 63-year-old passenger dead as the investigation continues.
41NBC Web Producer,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia  (41NBC/WMGT)- A passenger died Monday night after two vehicles collided at an intersection on Highway 41, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 10:57 p.m. to the intersection of Highway 41 and Crestview Church Road. Carmen Henry, 63, was a passenger in a white Kia Seltos traveling…

Experts At Piedmont Macon Say Holidays Can Be Harder While Grieving
41 Today, Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Health, Local News

Experts at Piedmont Macon say holidays can be harder while grieving

The holiday season is often filled with joy and togetherness, but for many people, it can also bring an intensified sense of loss.
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Franchetta Trawick, a grief counselor and thanatologist with Piedmont Macon, explained that a thanatologist is a professional who specializes in the study of death, dying, and grief, helping individuals navigate loss in healthy ways. Trawick says grief can feel heavier during the holidays because traditions, family gatherings, and memories often highlight who is missing. She encourages…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon business owners call for action on abandoned Pio Nono Avenue building

Nearby business owners say trash, safety issues and lack of enforcement remain ongoing concerns.
Gena Tripp,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Facebook post calling out Macon-Bibb County leaders has drawn renewed attention to the former Anderson Diner building along Pio Nono Avenue. The vacant property is surrounded by trash and debris, and nearby business owners say a homeless woman with two dogs has been living in front of the building. Eric Jones, the owner of First…

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Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Holiday Miracles, Local News

41NBC partners with Salvation Army to help distribute Angel Tree gifts to Middle Georgia families

The Salvation Army says the Angel Tree program is assisting 274 families this holiday season.
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The holiday season is a time of joy, but for many families, it can also be a time of need. That’s where the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program steps in. On distribution day Tuesday, families drove through designated pickup areas to receive donated Christmas gifts for their children. This year alone, the Angel Tree program is…
Across the Nation, Featured

Renewed diplomatic push raises hope for peace in Ukraine

There are renewed hopes for an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine following a second day of U.S.–Ukraine talks in Berlin aimed at brokering a peace agreement.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- There are renewed hopes for an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine following a second day of U.S.–Ukraine talks in Berlin aimed at brokering a peace agreement. President Donald Trump said negotiations are making progress, telling reporters, “I think we’re closer now than we have been ever, and we’ll see what we can do,” while acknowledging the complexity of…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: U.S. collects $200B in tariffs as fraud losses surge and markets shift

The United States has collected more than $200 billion in tariffs this year following new duties imposed by President Donald Trump since the start of 2025
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX) – The United States has collected more than $200 billion in tariffs this year following new duties imposed by President Donald Trump since the start of 2025, according to federal figures. The tally reflects only the newly enacted tariffs and does not include duties imposed during Trump’s first term, which are not currently facing legal challenges. The new tariffs,…
Across the Nation, Featured

Congress races to avert Obamacare premium spike as subsidy deadline nears

New proposals are emerging on Capitol Hill as lawmakers scramble to prevent healthcare costs from surging for millions of Americans ahead of a looming deadline.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- New proposals are emerging on Capitol Hill as lawmakers scramble to prevent healthcare costs from surging for millions of Americans ahead of a looming deadline. Pandemic-era Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire while Congress heads into its holiday recess at the end of this week, raising concerns that insurance premiums could sharply increase in the new year….

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Featured, Jones County, Local News

Jones County man charged after puppy abandoned, run over in parking lot

Deputies say surveillance video helped identify the suspect in the animal cruelty case.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Jones County Sheriff’s OfficeGRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Jones County man has been charged with animal cruelty after deputies say a puppy was abandoned in a convenience store parking lot and run over this past weekend. According to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to Gary’s Food Mart on Saturday after a puppy was left in the…

Washington County Loses In First Ever Flag Football State Championship
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Washington County falls in first Flag Football State Championship Game appearance

The Lady Hawks reached the state championship game for the first time in program history.
Justin Dierkes,

ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – On Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Washington County Lady Hawks appeared in their first flag football state championship game in program history, taking on the Harris County Lady Tigers for the GHSA Division One Flag Football State Title. The Lady Hawks found themselves trailing after every quarter, including being down 25-0 at halftime, but showed fight in…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Middle Georgians need to drip faucets again tonight

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – . This Evening A sunny and cool day will give way to another clear and frigid night across the Peach State. This time, however, there will not be nearly as much wind involved. Low temperatures will largely be in the lower 20s however a few upper teens cannot be ruled out. The wind will be light…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Why Perry hit pause on new liquor store approvals

City officials say the moratorium gives Perry time to review zoning and placement rules.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Perry’s pause on liquor store licenses (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield0PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Anyone looking to open a liquor store in Perry will have to wait at least six months after the Perry City Council approved a temporary moratorium on issuing new liquor licenses. Two weeks ago, the Perry City Council decided to place a six-month hold on approving new liquor…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins man sentenced to 25 years in fentanyl overdose case

Prosecutors say the fentanyl sold by the defendant led directly to a woman’s fatal overdose.
Tucker Sargent,

Clyde Laval Richardson (Photo: Houston County Sheriff’s Office)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for distributing fentanyl in a case prosecutors say led directly to a deadly overdose. According to a news release from Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards, 42-year-old Clyde Laval Richardson Jr. pleaded guilty on December 8…

Crimestoppers Seeking Man Wanted For Terroristic Threats In Peach County
41 Today, Crime, Featured

Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for terroristic threats in Peach 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).
Keenan Gibson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its weekly effort to encourage community involvement in locating fugitives. Crimestoppers partners with media outlets and law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties, offering anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following individuals are wanted:…
Across the Nation, Around the World, Featured

Global shootings leave dozens dead as investigators search for answers

A weekend of devastating gun violence across two continents has left communities mourning and investigators racing to determine what happened, as world leaders condemned the attacks and vowed accountability.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- A weekend of devastating gun violence across two continents has left communities mourning and investigators racing to determine what happened, as world leaders condemned the attacks and vowed accountability. In the United States, two people were killed and nine others injured in a shooting inside a classroom at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Authorities say the attack unfolded…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Delayed economic reports, market losses and travel trends

Several key U.S. economic reports that were previously delayed are set for release this week.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Several key U.S. economic reports that were previously delayed are set for release this week, and analysts say the data could help determine the market’s direction as investors look for fresh signals on the economy. Among the most anticipated is the November jobs report, which is arriving about 10 days later than usual because of the recent government shutdown….
Across the Nation, Featured

Trump vows retaliation after U.S. troops killed in Syria attack

President Donald Trump has vowed a U.S. response after two American service members and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in a suspected ISIS attack on U.S. forces in central Syria.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- President Donald Trump has vowed a U.S. response after two American service members and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in a suspected ISIS attack on U.S. forces in central Syria. The attack happened Saturday afternoon during a joint patrol involving U.S. and Syrian forces. Speaking to reporters at the White House later that day, Trump said the United…

The Washington County Lady Hawks Are Looking To Add The Ghsa Flag Football Championship To Their Program
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, Washington County

From 4-5 to the Big Stage: Lady Hawks Soar into First Ever State Championship

Washington County’s flag football team caps stunning turnaround with Division I championship berth at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Justin Dierkes,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – What began as an uneven season has transformed into a historic run for the Washington County Lady Hawks. After starting 4–5, the Lady Hawks surged down the stretch and are now headed to the GHSA Division I Flag Football state championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium – the first state finals appearance in program history. Washington County’s…

1975 Ghsa Triple A State Championship Central Chargers Reunite For Their 50th Anniversary
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Central Chargers’ 1975 State Championship Winning Team Honored on 50th Anniversary

The 1975 GHSA AAA State Championship Winning Team was Celebrated in between Chargers' Basketball Games Friday Night
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Central Chargers turned back the clock Friday night, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1975 GHSA Class AAA state championship football team during a special ceremony. Seven members of that championship squad were in attendance, recognized for their historic achievement while also cheering on Central’s basketball teams. The 1975 Chargers remain the only football…

Ghsa Class A Division Two Matchup As Lady Chargers Host Washington County In Girls Basketball
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Washington County Girls Basketball Improves to 4-2 with Region Win over Central 43-42

The Lady Hawks (4-2) took down the Lady Chargers (2-4) on the road in Macon in Region 2-A Division One Play
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Friday night at Central High School, the Lady Chargers hosted the Washington County Lady Golden Hawks in GHSA Region Two – Class A Division One action. Washington County kept it close all game and was able to pull out the win in the end 43-42 thanks to transition points and great offensive rebounding. The Lady…