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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Featured, Georgia News, Laurens County, Local News

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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Across the Nation, Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Happening Now, Health, Health & Fitness, Medical

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…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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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Education, Featured, Laurens County, Local News

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,…
Across the Nation, Featured

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…
Across the Nation, Featured, Tech Report

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):…