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Trump cancels second Putin summit, imposes major new sanctions on Russia

President Donald Trump says his planned second summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin is off.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- President Donald Trump says his planned second summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin is off, citing doubts that talks would lead to peace in Ukraine. “It didn’t feel right to meet,” Trump told reporters. “It didn’t feel like we were going to get to the place we have to get.” Instead, the White House is tightening the screws on…
Across the Nation, Featured

Inside Amazon’s robot-powered future

At an Amazon robotics facility outside Boston, machines are already doing the kind of work once done by people.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- At an Amazon robotics facility outside Boston, machines are already doing the kind of work once done by people — lifting, scanning, and sorting packages around the clock. “It’ll suction onto the box to pick it up, and then it’ll place it in the tote where it needs to go,” said Aaron Martin, demonstrating one of the robots. Just…
Across the Nation, Featured

Morning Business Report: Trump announces new sanctions on Russia, disaster recovery drives U.S. growth

President Donald Trump has announced new sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump has announced new sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies as frustrations grow in Washington over the ongoing war in Ukraine. Oil remains one of Russia’s most important sources of revenue. The president is still expected to meet with China’s leader next week, though the White House is considering export restrictions on products made with U.S….
Across the Nation, Featured

White House to demolish entire east wing for $300M ballroom project

The Trump administration now confirms that the entire east wing of the White House will be demolished within days to make room for a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- The Trump administration now confirms that the entire east wing of the White House will be demolished within days to make room for a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom, according to two senior officials. The ballroom, which President Donald Trump says will be paid for by himself and private donors — including Comcast, NBC’s parent company — is expected to cost…

Fox City Witches Ride To Benefit United In Pink, Offer Resources For Breast Cancer Patients
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Fox City Witches Ride to benefit United in Pink, offer resources for breast cancer patients

The half-mile walk is a time for participants to dress in witch-themed attire and join a "whimsical walk" through the historic district.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fox City Witches Ride is set to return to downtown Forsyth, benefiting United in Pink. United in Pink is a local nonprofit supporting breast cancer survivors and their families. The event is on October 25 at 5:30 p.m. The half-mile walk is a time for participants to dress in witch-themed attire and join a “whimsical…
Across the Nation, Featured

Senate debates paying essential workers as shutdown leaves families turning to food banks

With the government shutdown stretching on, the Senate could vote this week on a bill to pay essential federal employees.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- With the government shutdown stretching on, the Senate could vote this week on a bill to pay essential federal employees — those still working without pay. “They are trying to make their mortgage payments. They’re trying to put food on the table,” said Sen. Joni Ernst (R–Iowa). The bill, sponsored by Sen. Ron Johnson (R–Wisconsin), would temporarily fund paychecks…
Across the Nation, Featured

U.S. military strikes suspected drug vessels in eastern Pacific, escalating anti-trafficking campaign

The U.S. military has carried out two more strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- The U.S. military has carried out two more strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, marking the latest escalation in President Trump’s new offensive against international narcotics networks. According to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, U.S. forces attacked a vessel Tuesday, killing two men, in what he described as the first known operation in the Pacific since…
Featured, Georgia News

Georgia daycare targeted in arson attack caught on camera

Firefighters and arson investigators are working to identify the suspect behind a deliberate fire that tore through the Star Kids Academy daycare on Highway 20 in Conyers.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Firefighters and arson investigators are working to identify the suspect behind a deliberate fire that tore through the Star Kids Academy daycare on Highway 20 in Conyers. Daycare owner Keisha Archer says surveillance cameras captured the suspect approaching the building with a red gas can, breaking in through a window, and setting the fire. “They took some type of…

Mary Persons Battles Cherokee In Ghsa 2nd Round Girls Softball
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Mary Persons Softball Falls in Second Round to End their Season

The Mary Persons Bulldogs are swept at home to Cherokee Bluff in the second round of the GHSA Playoffs
Justin Dierkes,

FORSYTH, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mary Persons Bulldogs fell at home Wednesday night to the Cherokee Bluff Bears to end their season after winning just the second region title in program history. Bulldogs lost 7-1 in game one and 7-3 in game two. Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Monroe County, Sports Tags: Forsyth, GHSA, GHSA Softball, Mary Persons…

Northeast Raiders Ready For Region Showdown With Dodge County In The Game Of The Week
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Northeast Raiders Ready for Region Showdown With Dodge County in the Game of the Week

With Region 2-A Division I title hopes on the line, the Northeast Raiders (6-2, 6-1) aim to tighten the details and continue their dominant defensive streak on the road in Eastman
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – As the high school football regular season nears its close, Week 11 brings one of the most anticipated matchups of the year – a Region 2 Class A Division I battle between the Northeast Raiders and the Dodge County Indians, featured as The End Zone’s Game of the Week. The 6-2 Raiders have once again…

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Baldwin County, Featured

Senate study committee reviews rising living costs, student debt at Georgia colleges

Students and education advocates say rising living costs pose the biggest challenge to college affordability in Georgia.
Fiona King,

(Photo Credit: Fiona King/41NBC)MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Senate Study Committee on Higher Education Affordability held its third meeting Wednesday at Georgia College and State University, focusing on college affordability, Georgia’s student loan debt crisis and the rising cost of living.  Though tuition at Georgia’s public colleges has remained relatively steady, students and education leaders told lawmakers that rising rents,…
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Monroe County man charged after trespassing, chase at Freshman Campus

Deputies say the man returned to the Monroe County Freshman Campus after being told to leave.
Tucker Sargent,

Chad Creedon (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 54-year-old man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he trespassed at the Monroe County Freshman Campus on Wednesday. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the school after reports of a person trespassing. The person was identified as Chad Aaron Creedon. The sheriff’s office…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins police share Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treat night

Police urge drivers to slow down and parents to check candy and costumes as families prepare for trick-or-treating in Warner Robins.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Halloween safety tips (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With Halloween just days away, local safety experts are reminding parents to take precautions while kids trick-or-treat after dark. With children going door to door collecting sweet treats, they need to know what to do if they encounter a dangerous situation. Warner Robins Police Department Community Initiative Officer Greg Martin…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Keeping it seasonal Thursday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will be around normal during the afternoon tomorrow. This Evening A sunny afternoon will become a clear night around Middle Georgia. Breezes have been respectable today from the northwest as gusts have largely ranged from 15-20 mph. Those will calm tonight as sustained speeds back off to around 5-10 mph. The occasional gust may still…

Dr. Oz Talks Medicare Open Enrollment And Rural Healthcare In Middle Georgia
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Piedmont doctor shares Halloween safety tips for children, adults

Piedmont Primary Care’s Dr. Abraham Butler says safety is a top priority.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Piedmont doctor is sharing safety tips ahead of Halloween for both children and adults. Piedmont Primary Care’s Dr. Abraham Butler says safety should remain a top priority during fall activities. Dr. Butler says when carving pumpkins, it’s important to use a dedicated carving kit supervised by an adult and to give kids age-appropriate tasks. “Any…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Inmate found dead at Bibb County jail, investigation underway

According to the sheriff’s office, corrections deputies found the inmate unresponsive in his cell just before 2:30 a.m.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center early Wednesday morning. According to the sheriff’s office, corrections deputies found the inmate unresponsive in his cell just before 2:30 a.m. Conditions in the cell indicated that the inmate had hanged himself. Deputies performed life-saving measures until…
Across the Nation, Featured

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…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

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…
Across the Nation, Featured

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…