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Senate Democrats call for talks as government shutdown drags on

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D–OR) spoke through the night, calling for lawmakers to reopen the government and denouncing President Trump’s actions.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Sen. Jeff Merkley (D–OR) spoke through the night, calling for lawmakers to reopen the government and denouncing President Trump’s actions. “Now it is our United States Constitution under attack by the President of the United States,” Merkley said. Top congressional Democrats are demanding a meeting with the president to negotiate an end to the shutdown — and to address…
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Morning Business Report: Amazon plans major automation shift, Warner Bros. mulls sale, Dow hits record, Walmart pauses H-1B hiring

Amazon is reportedly planning to automate much of its workforce.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Amazon is reportedly planning to automate much of its workforce. According to The New York Times, leaked internal documents show the company’s automation team aims to make 75% of operations fully automated — allowing Amazon to avoid hiring up to 600,000 workers globally by 2027. In the U.S. alone, that could mean 160,000 fewer hires, saving an estimated 30…
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Trump promises Ukraine update as NATO chief visits Washington amid Russia tensions

President Donald Trump says new developments are coming “soon” on the war between Ukraine and Russia.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- President Donald Trump says new developments are coming “soon” on the war between Ukraine and Russia, as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visits Washington for high-level meetings. “A lot of things are happening on that front, on the war front with Ukraine and Russia,” Trump said ahead of his White House meeting with Rutte. The visit comes as Trump…
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: “Sinners” returns to IMAX, Tessa Thompson honored for “Hedda.”

If you missed Sinners in theaters, there’s another chance to catch the horror phenomenon on the big screen.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- If you missed Sinners in theaters, there’s another chance to catch the horror phenomenon on the big screen. The award-winning thriller returns to IMAX theaters for one week only, beginning October 30. Fans can find showtimes and tickets at imax.com/sinners. Meanwhile, actor Tessa Thompson is earning major recognition for her performance in Hedda. The Gotham Awards announced Thompson will…

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Featured, Weather

Fire weather conditions for portions of Middle Georgia

Karen Williams,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Critical fire weather conditions are possible for the southeast part of the coverage area. Temperatures will rise into the mid to low 70s with overnight lows falling into the upper 30s and low 40s. Dewpoints behind the front will fall into the 30s and 40s tomorrow making it feel very dry out there.  The remainder of…

Red Hot Dodge County Eyes Region Supremacy In Clash With Northeast
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Red-Hot Dodge County Eyes Region Supremacy in Clash with Northeast

The Dodge County Indians (7-1, 6-1) ride a five-game winning streak and an explosive offense into a pivotal Region 2-A Division I showdown at Memorial Stadium for the Week 11 Game of the Week
Justin Dierkes,

EASTMAN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – With just two weeks left in the regular season, late-region showdowns can make or break playoff hopes, and Friday night’s matchup in Eastman is no exception. The 7-1 Dodge County Indians are rolling into their Region 2-A Division I battle against Northeast on a five-game winning streak, averaging more than 30 points per game while…

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Passenger killed, Claxton man charged in I-16 bus stabbing

Deputies say a Claxton man was arrested after another passenger was fatally stabbed during an argument on a Flex Transport bus.
Tucker Sargent,

Dexter Smith (Photo: Laurens County Sheriff’s Office)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office says a man is facing murder and assault charges after a deadly stabbing on a passenger bus traveling along Interstate 16. According to a news release, deputies responded to I-16 near mile marker 47 on Saturday, October 18 after receiving reports of an assault aboard…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County students top state and national SAT averages for ninth straight year

The district’s Class of 2025 scored 75 points higher than the national average, continuing a nine-year streak of strong performance on the SAT.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

HOCO S.A.T. scores (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the ninth straight year, Houston County students have outperformed both state and national averages on the SAT, with the Class of 2025 earning an average score of 1,071. That total is 75 points higher than the national average and 42 points above the state average, according to the Georgia…

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Dr. Oz: Medicare open enrollment continues despite government shutdown

Dr. Oz says Medicare operations remain fully functional as open enrollment continues through December 7 and rural health investments expand across Georgia.
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dr. Mehmet Oz says despite the ongoing government shutdown, Medicare operations are continuing as normal. “It has not affected the open enrollment process whatsoever,” Dr. Oz told 41NBC’s Tyrik Wynn. “The shutdown affects lots of parts of government, but Medicare is something that both Democrats and Republicans treasure. It’s a crown jewel of our social safety…
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Fourth defendant sentenced in 2021 Macon hotel killing linked to drug deal

District Attorney Anita Howard announced that Lucky Chiderah Udeh entered a guilty plea Monday for his role in the November 23, 2021, killing of Chauncey Love.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The final defendant involved in a deadly 2021 drug deal in a Macon hotel parking lot has pleaded guilty, concluding a case that left one man dead and four others facing prison time. District Attorney Anita Howard announced that Lucky Chiderah Udeh entered a guilty plea Monday for his role in the November 23, 2021, killing…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cold front tonight will drop temperatures for the rest of the week

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures reached near average today however the rest of the week will return to below normal temps following a cold front overnight tonight. This Evening It’s been another sunny day around Middle Georgia and temperatures have climbed some since Monday afternoon. Some spots even saw double digit increases. A few more clouds are likely to move…

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Dublin City Schools approves $3M in new cuts to address deficit

The district says the cuts are part of its Fiscal Year 2026 Deficit Reduction Plan following a reported $13 million shortfall.
Tucker Sargent, Fiona King,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dublin City Schools says its Board of Education has approved $3 million in new budget reductions as part of an ongoing effort to recover from a multimillion-dollar deficit. According to a news release posted on the school district’s Facebook page Tuesday, the action was taken at an October board meeting. However, no publicly posted agenda or…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins man sentenced to 25 years for child molestation

According to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office, 57-year-old Jonathan Scott Beach pleaded guilty on October 20 to one count of child molestation.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 25 years after pleading guilty to child molestation in Houston County Superior Court. According to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office, 57-year-old Jonathan Scott Beach pleaded guilty on October 20 to one count of child molestation. Senior Superior Court Judge George F. Nunn sentenced Beach to 25 years,…
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White House renovation begins as Trump signs rare-earth deal and pressures Hamas over Gaza ceasefire

Crews began demolishing part of the White House’s historic east wing facade on Monday to clear space for a massive new ballroom.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Crews began demolishing part of the White House’s historic east wing facade on Monday to clear space for a massive new ballroom that President Trump has promoted as a way to host far more guests. “This was the ballroom, and this room holds 88 people. And the new one will hold 999 people,” the president said. The White House…
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Tech Report: Amazon outage hits global sites, Apple iPhone 17 sales soar, older Americans embrace tech

Apple saw shares rise after a report from Counterpoint Research found the iPhone 17 series outsold the iPhone 16 lineup in both China and the U.S. 
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Apple saw shares rise after a report from Counterpoint Research found the iPhone 17 series outsold the iPhone 16 lineup in both China and the U.S. within the first 10 days of release. Researchers say the base model’s strong value helped drive demand, calling it “very compelling to consumers.” Apple launched the new line in September. An Amazon Web Services outage caused widespread disruptions Monday, taking down major…
Across the Nation, Featured, Health

Experts say your sleep position can impact overall health

Experts warn that poor-quality sleep can do more than just leave you tired — it can actually make you sick.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)-  Sleep is one of the body’s most basic needs — essential for restoring energy and maintaining long-term health. But experts warn that poor-quality sleep can do more than just leave you tired — it can actually make you sick. “We tend to develop chronic diseases,” said Dr. Nancy Foldvary, a sleep neurologist with the Cleveland Clinic. Foldvary says your…

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Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores October 13-17

The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, October 13 and Friday, October 17.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, October 13 and Friday, October 17. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…
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Amazon cloud outage cripples major companies worldwide

A massive worldwide internet outage sent shockwaves through businesses and users across the globe Monday.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- A massive worldwide internet outage sent shockwaves through businesses and users across the globe Monday, as Amazon Web Services (AWS) — the cloud-computing arm of the tech giant — went down, disrupting some of the world’s biggest companies. From United Airlines to Apple, Slack, and Venmo, entire systems went dark for hours. The outage even hit Amazon’s own e-commerce…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Amazon outage disrupts millions, electricity costs rise, and WeightWatchers partners with Amazon

Amazon Web Services says it has largely resolved the massive internet outage that began early Monday.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Amazon Web Services says it has largely resolved the massive internet outage that began early Monday, crippling websites and apps for millions of users across industries. The outage originated from a technical update to an AWS database service around 3 a.m. ET, affecting retail, social media, financial platforms, and other online operations. Amazon confirmed that service has been mostly…
Across the Nation, Featured

Government shutdown hits 21 days, tying second-longest in U.S. history

At 21 days and counting, the federal government shutdown is now tied for the second-longest in U.S. history.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- At 21 days and counting, the federal government shutdown is now tied for the second-longest in U.S. history, with no deal in sight and growing frustration among federal workers and travelers. Union leaders representing air traffic controllers say the situation is becoming untenable. “We need to end this shutdown,” said Dan McCabe, Southern Regional Vice President of the National…
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Protests erupt as jury selection begins in former deputy Sean Grayson’s murder trial

Tense protests broke out outside an Illinois courthouse Monday as jury selection began in the first-degree murder trial of former deputy Sean Grayson.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Tense protests broke out outside an Illinois courthouse Monday as jury selection began in the first-degree murder trial of former deputy Sean Grayson, charged in the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Sonya Massey. Chants of “Put Sean Grayson in general population!” and “Black women matter!” echoed through the crowd as police lined the courthouse roof and surrounding streets. Protesters demanded…
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: Colman Domingo joins Wicked sequel, Michael Fassbender to play Joe Kennedy Sr., Eric Dane to guest-star on Brilliant Minds

Actor Colman Domingo is joining the cast of Wicked: For Good, bringing his signature charisma to the highly anticipated sequel.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Actor Colman Domingo is joining the cast of Wicked: For Good, bringing his signature charisma to the highly anticipated sequel. The film’s official Instagram account announced that the two-time Oscar nominee will voice the Cowardly Lion in the second half of the Broadway musical adaptation, set to hit theaters November 21. “How can we cull all that energy into…

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Featured, Weather

Another shot of cooler air is on the way

Karen Williams,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The satellite loop shows clear skies across the state. A high pressure ridge centered over Georgia is keeping things cool and dry as it is moving east. This  ridge is expected to move off the Georgia/South Carolina/North Carolina coast just before daybreak Tuesday allowing a moisture starved frontal boundary to move into the Southeast U.S. This…

Macon Touchdown Club Gathers To Honor Local Players For Their Week 10 Performances And Honors The 1975 Central Football Team's 50th Anniversary
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Macon Touchdown Club Honors Top Local Gridiron Performers, Celebrates Central’s 1975 State Champs

Southwest’s Chase Dupree, ACE’s Huck Thompson, and Windsor’s Santiago Medina earn Player of the Week honors as the club spotlights Macon football excellence past and present.
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – As another exciting week of high school football wraps up, the Macon Touchdown Club has announced its latest Players of the Week, recognizing standout performances from across the local gridiron scene. Southwest quarterback Chase Dupree was named Back of the Week after a strong showing in the Patriots’ 35-21 loss to ACE. The senior went…