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Senate faces fourth vote on GOP funding bill as shutdown standoff deepens

The Senate is once again voting on a Republican-backed funding bill — the same legislation that has already failed three times.

October 3, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- The Senate is once again voting on a Republican-backed funding bill — the same legislation that has already failed three times. Democrats are expected to block it again, continuing a stalemate that has stretched the government shutdown into another week. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the GOP approach, saying, “We haven’t wanted to negotiate. We want to…

Former megachurch pastor Robert Morris pleads guilty to child sex abuse in Oklahoma

Robert Morris, once one of the nation’s most influential evangelical pastors, pleaded guilty in an Oklahoma courtroom to sexually abusing a young girl more than four decades ago.

October 3, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC) – Robert Morris, once one of the nation’s most influential evangelical pastors, pleaded guilty in an Oklahoma courtroom to sexually abusing a young girl more than four decades ago. The victim, Cindy Clemishire, now 55, confronted Morris in court as he admitted to five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child in the 1980s. Through tears,…

Hollywood Minute: K-pop heroes join Fortnite, Charlotte’s Web reimagined, and Nicolas Cage takes on biblical horror

Fans of the hit animated film KPOP Demon Hunters now have a new way to dive into the action.

October 3, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Fans of the hit animated film KPOP Demon Hunters now have a new way to dive into the action. Characters from the movie have been added to the popular video game Fortnite. Players can battle evil alongside the members of Huntr/X (“huntrix”) and even design their own custom games inspired by the film. The limited-time Demon Rush Mode is…

Thursday Night Footbal: Jefferson Vs Central

Central Falls to Jefferson 27-12 on Homecoming Night

The Central Chargers (0-7, 0-6) lost a Region AA D-1 home matchup to the Jefferson County Warriors (1-6, 1-5)

October 3, 2025

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Under the lights of Ed Defore Sports Complex Thursday night, the Central Chargers were looking for their first win since October of 2023 on homecoming night against the winless Jefferson County Warriors. After falling 18-0 at halftime, the Chargers couldn’t get it done and fall to 0-7 on the season after a 27-12 loss. The…

Healthcare challenges limiting rural Georgia growth

Jimmy Lewis, the CEO of Hometown Health. says nearly 30 rural Georgia hospitals are currently at risk of closure, with six being at risk of closing at any given point in the near future.

October 2, 2025

Taylor Gilchrist,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Experts say one of the biggest barriers limiting rural development in Georgia is access to healthcare. The Georgia House of Representatives Rural Development Committee is eyeing paths to economic growth in small communities across Georgia. State Rep. Leesa Hagan (R-Lyon) serves as committee chair. She says a big topic on the minds of Georgians is rural healthcare,…

Middle Georgia State University October 2 2025

Middle Georgia State University and Central Georgia Technical College sign Transfer Articulation Agreement

“The idea that we can actually put students into the workforce faster and take time that they can spend more with their families, with their friends, with their communities," said David Jenks, Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Middle Georgia State University.

October 2, 2025

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University and Central Georgia Technical College held a joint signing ceremony for an Transfer Articulation Agreement. Four different two plus two articulation agreements were signed with their School of Education and Behavioral Sciences and according to MGA, it will create a streamlined transfer pathway for CGTC students who complete associate…

Macon-Bibb Hispanic festival moves forward despite political climate

Despite a tense political climate, organizers of the Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival have decided the celebration will go on as planned this year.

October 2, 2025

Fiona King,

MACON-BIBB HISPANIC FESTIVAL MOVES FORWARDMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Despite a tense political climate, organizers of the Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival have decided the celebration will go on as planned this year. Edna Adams, one of the festival’s organizers, explained that after discussions with the committee and vendors, the decision was to move forward. “We need to celebrate now more than ever,”…

Peyton Anderson Aviation Lab October 2 2025

Embraer Foundation donates $15,000 to Central Georgia Technical College to support aviation education

“There’s no shortage of passion and we want them to be exposed to that passion,” said Monica McCluney, Head of Embraer U.S. Corporate Social Responsibility and Embraer Foundation.

October 2, 2025

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Over at Middle Georgia Regional Airport, the Embraer Foundation donated $15,000 to Central Georgia Technical College to be used for scholarships for students who are pursuing a career in aviation. Embraer staff and past CGTC recipients encouraged others by sharing their experience and stories while also touring the Peyton Anderson Aviation Lab, which…

Another lovely day Friday

October 2, 2025

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will stay below average with pleasant breezes Friday afternoon. This Evening A sunny afternoon will give way to a clear night around Middle Georgia. Some clouds are expected to move through the area overnight tonight however, so it will not stay clear. It should still be the coolest night of the week however as much…

Newest Bibb County school zone cameras to begin issuing citations October 13

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the warning period for the new school zone cameras will end on October 3 and cameras will start issuing citations later this month.

October 2, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the warning period for the new school zone cameras will end Friday, and cameras will start issuing citations on October 13. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, the cameras will not issue tickets during Bibb County Schools’ fall break from October 6-10. Citations will resume on October…

BS Report: October 1st – A New Role for Snitker

October 2, 2025

David Tufts,

Safety first: Crews conduct ride inspections at the Georgia National Fair

The Georgia National Fair is underway in Perry, and while the rides are a big attraction, safety remains the top priority.

October 2, 2025

Tyrik Wynn,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Reithoffer Shows, the company responsible for bringing in and setting up all of the rides, says no ride can open until it passes inspection by the state of Georgia. “This year we are bringing the biggest arsenal of rides that ever came to the Georgia National Fair and that means to the state of Georgia,” said…

Morning Business Report: Markets react as shutdown drags on, gold hits record, tariffs surge

Prediction markets are betting the U.S. government shutdown could last nearly two weeks.

October 2, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Prediction markets are betting the U.S. government shutdown could last nearly two weeks, with growing odds that Congress will not reach a deal until at least mid-October. Investors are already reacting. Gold surged to a fresh all-time high as traders sought safe-haven assets, while Bitcoin gained ground as an alternative to the U.S. dollar. Market bettors also see a…

WNBA faces leadership backlash during historic growth

As the WNBA Finals tip off Friday between the Las Vegas Aces and the Phoenix Mercury, the spotlight on the court is being overshadowed by a growing clash off it.

October 2, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- As the WNBA Finals tip off Friday between the Las Vegas Aces and the Phoenix Mercury, the spotlight on the court is being overshadowed by a growing clash off it. Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier delivered a scathing rebuke of league leadership this week, saying: “The real threat to our league isn’t money. It isn’t ratings or missed calls….

Pope Leo criticizes U.S. immigration policies, White House pushes back

For the first time since celebrating his inaugural Mass, Pope Leo, the American pontiff from Chicago, is weighing in on U.S. politics

October 2, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- For the first time since celebrating his inaugural Mass, Pope Leo, the American pontiff from Chicago, is weighing in on U.S. politics — and taking aim at President Trump’s immigration policies. Speaking on the issue of morality and policy, Pope Leo said: “Someone who says that ‘I’m against abortion, but I’m in agreement with the inhuman treatment of immigrants…

Partisan divide deepens as government shutdown impacts grow

Congressional leaders from both parties agree the ongoing government shutdown is harmful, but they remain at odds over how to resolve it.

October 2, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Congressional leaders from both parties agree the ongoing government shutdown is harmful, but they remain at odds over how to resolve it. Democrats are pushing for a funding bill that would reverse Medicaid cuts and extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies. “What we’re doing is fighting to protect the health care of the American people,” said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries…

Hollywood Minute: Frankenstein, Landman, and Fallout 76 expansion

Jacob Elordi brings Frankenstein’s monster to life in Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel.

October 2, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Jacob Elordi brings Frankenstein’s monster to life in Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel. The film also stars Oscar Isaac and will open in limited theaters on October 17th before arriving on Netflix November 7th. Meanwhile, Demi Moore and Billy Bob Thornton return to the oil fields in Season Two of Landman. The Paramount+…

Stratford Looking To Add To Their Winning Column Preparing For A Region Battle Against Fpd

Stratford set for 50th rivalry meeting in Macon with FPD

The 5-1 Stratford Eagles look to rebound after region loss in The End Zone's Week Eight Game of the Week against the 5-2 FPD Vikings

October 2, 2025

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Week Eight of the high school football season brings region battles across the state, including one of the GIAA’s biggest rivalries. Stratford Academy will host First Presbyterian Day on Friday night in the 50th all-time meeting between the two programs. The Eagles (5-1) are off to a strong start under second-year head coach Paul Carroll….

Ideal Police searching for man wanted in case of simple battery on elderly person

Police say Jason “Smoke” Wiggins is considered dangerous and violent.

October 1, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Jason Wiggins (Photo: Ideal Police Department)IDEAL, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Police in Ideal are asking for the public’s help finding a man wanted on charges of simple battery and battery on an elderly person. According to a BOLO posted on Facebook, 39-year-old Jason Wiggins of Ideal was identified by a witness as the suspect in an incident reported Tuesday at 307…

Macon-Bibb pedestrian safety summit focuses on sidewalks, lighting and Gray Highway plan

Macon-Bibb’s Pedestrian Safety Summit focused on community concerns and the $7 million Gray Highway safety project designed to reduce accidents.

October 1, 2025

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Concerns over sidewalks, lighting and youth safety took center stage Wednesday as residents and leaders met at the Macon-Bibb County Pedestrian Safety Review Board Safety Summit, which also highlighted a $7 million project aimed at making Gray Highway safer for walkers and cyclists. Zakiya Muhammad, a longtime resident, shared the personal impact of unsafe streets. Her…

Reynolds council member arrested after U.S. Marshals capture Florida fugitive

U.S. Marshals arrested Florida murder suspect James Daniels in Reynolds, where Councilwoman Timishea Price was also arrested.

October 1, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

James Daniels and Timishea Price (Photos: Reynolds Police Department)UPDATE (10/2/25): The Reynolds Police Department said in an update Thursday that U.S. Marshals found James Daniels inside a home on Mimms Street around 4 p.m. Wednesday. Investigators said Timishea Price initially denied Daniels was there before consenting to a search. Daniels was taken into custody by the Marshals, and Price was…

Georgia’s summer burn ban ends today

With a one-day permit, Georgians can burn natural vegetation on their property between 9 a.m. and sunset.

October 1, 2025

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’ve been waiting for the green light to burn yard debris around your home, now’s your time. Today marks the end of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s summer burn ban in 54 counties. With a one-day permit, Georgians can burn natural vegetation on their property between 9 a.m. and sunset. But it…

Fairburn man charged after Skid-steer theft reported on Rumble Road in Monroe County

Investigators say two stolen Skid-steers were recovered in Manchester and Riverdale, leading to the arrest of 35-year-old Homer Douglas Roy.

October 1, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Homer Roy (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office) Photos: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Investigators recovered two stolen Skid-steers and arrested a Fairburn man after construction equipment was reported missing from a job site on Rumble Road, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said the theft was reported on Thursday, September 25. Investigators…

“Get outside!” weather Thursday

October 1, 2025

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny and breezy conditions are likely Thursday with below average highs. This Evening A mostly sunny and breezy afternoon will give way to a clear and breezy night. Expect things to be cool overnight as temperatures fall into the mid 60s by midnight and likely the upper 50s by Thursday morning. Wind will flow from the…

The Senate is once again voting on a Republican-backed funding bill — the same legislation that has already failed three times.

Robert Morris, once one of the nation’s most influential evangelical pastors, pleaded guilty in an Oklahoma courtroom to sexually abusing a young girl more than four decades ago.

Fans of the hit animated film KPOP Demon Hunters now have a new way to dive into the action.

The Central Chargers (0-7, 0-6) lost a Region AA D-1 home matchup to the Jefferson County Warriors (1-6, 1-5)

Jimmy Lewis, the CEO of Hometown Health. says nearly 30 rural Georgia hospitals are currently at risk of closure, with six being at risk of closing at any given point in the near future.

“The idea that we can actually put students into the workforce faster and take time that they can spend more with their families, with their friends, with their communities," said David Jenks, Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Middle Georgia State University.

Despite a tense political climate, organizers of the Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival have decided the celebration will go on as planned this year.

“There’s no shortage of passion and we want them to be exposed to that passion,” said Monica McCluney, Head of Embraer U.S. Corporate Social Responsibility and Embraer Foundation.

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the warning period for the new school zone cameras will end on October 3 and cameras will start issuing citations later this month.

The Georgia National Fair is underway in Perry, and while the rides are a big attraction, safety remains the top priority.

Prediction markets are betting the U.S. government shutdown could last nearly two weeks.

As the WNBA Finals tip off Friday between the Las Vegas Aces and the Phoenix Mercury, the spotlight on the court is being overshadowed by a growing clash off it.

For the first time since celebrating his inaugural Mass, Pope Leo, the American pontiff from Chicago, is weighing in on U.S. politics

Congressional leaders from both parties agree the ongoing government shutdown is harmful, but they remain at odds over how to resolve it.

Jacob Elordi brings Frankenstein’s monster to life in Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel.

The 5-1 Stratford Eagles look to rebound after region loss in The End Zone's Week Eight Game of the Week against the 5-2 FPD Vikings

Police say Jason “Smoke” Wiggins is considered dangerous and violent.

Macon-Bibb’s Pedestrian Safety Summit focused on community concerns and the $7 million Gray Highway safety project designed to reduce accidents.

U.S. Marshals arrested Florida murder suspect James Daniels in Reynolds, where Councilwoman Timishea Price was also arrested.

With a one-day permit, Georgians can burn natural vegetation on their property between 9 a.m. and sunset.

Investigators say two stolen Skid-steers were recovered in Manchester and Riverdale, leading to the arrest of 35-year-old Homer Douglas Roy.

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