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Georgia National Fair brings economic boost to Middle Georgia

The Georgia National Fair is back in Perry, drawing visitors from across the state for rides, concerts and food.

October 1, 2025

Tyrik Wynn,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Beyond the fairgrounds, the annual tradition is making a big impact on the local economy. Addie Hodges, marketing and communications specialist for the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, said attendance has continued to grow in recent years. “Each year we try to bring in new entertainment and over the years we’ve definitely seen a growth in…

Cochran-Bleckley County Chamber of Commerce to host Country Fest, more seasonal activities

Melissa Barker, president and CEO of the Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce, said the events are open to the public.

October 1, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran-Bleckley County Chamber of Commerce is hosting Country Fest and other seasonal activities for the community. Melissa Barker, president and CEO of the chamber, said the events are open to the public. There will be a scarecrow contest judged on October 11 and the Miss Pumpkin Pageant on October 17. Barker said the main…

Federal government shuts down over budget stalemate

The federal government is officially shut down after Congress failed to reach an agreement on a funding plan before the deadline.

October 1, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- The federal government is officially shut down after Congress failed to reach an agreement on a funding plan before the deadline. The central sticking point is healthcare, with Democrats pushing to reverse Medicaid cuts and extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies, while Republicans argue the debate should wait until December. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, “We need to stop these…

Hollywood Minute: Julie Andrews celebrates 90th birthday

Julie Andrews is marking a milestone today.

October 1, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Julie Andrews is marking a milestone today — the Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy-winning performer turned 90 years old on October 1st. Andrews rose to fame on Broadway in My Fair Lady and Camelot, before making her film debut in Mary Poppins, a role that earned her an Academy Award. She went on to star in classics including The Sound…

Breezy winds leads to Fall-like conditions through the weekend

October 1, 2025

Karen Williams,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dry and pleasant conditions through the short term forecast as an upper level ridge over the Midwest drops across the region and high pressure expands along the East Coast. The breezy low to mid-level northeast flow created by these features will gradually drive out any moisture, resulting in mostly clear skies. High temperatures today will take…

Former Mercer Volleyball Player Dies After Batlle With Cancer

Former Mercer volleyball player Aliyah Waldon dies at 19 after cancer battle

The Mercer Volleyball team is mourning the loss of one of their own after their battle with cancer, the team confirmed in a post on social media.

October 1, 2025

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Mercer University volleyball player Aliyah Waldon died Sunday after a battle with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. She was 19. Waldon was diagnosed in October 2024 forcing her to sit out her sophomore season due to aggressive new treatments. “Our hearts are extremely heavy tonight as the entire Mercer community mourns the…

Fpd Looks For Three Straight Over Crosstown Region Rival Stratford

FPD Looks for Third Straight Win Over Crosstown Region Rival Stratford in Rivalry’s 50th Meeting

The 5-2, 1-0 FPD Vikings take on the 5-1, 0-1 Stratford Eagles for The End Zone's Week Eight Game of the Week

October 1, 2025

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – As Week Eight of the high school football season approaches, region battles are heating up across Middle Georgia, including a cross-town rivalry showdown in the GIAA. First Presbyterian Day School enters the week at 5-2, led by third-year head coach Brett Collier, who has guided the Vikings to two straight Class 4A state championship games….

Fort Valley police: 14-year-old charged in 6 vehicle break-ins

Fort Valley police say a 14-year-old faces multiple charges after officers tracked him with a K-9 during a series of vehicle break-ins.

September 30, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Fort Valley Police DepartmentFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 14-year-old is facing charges after Fort Valley police say he broke into multiple vehicles on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive at Spruce Street. According to a news release from Fort Valley Police Chief DJ Flores, officers patrolling the area on Tuesday spotted shattered glass from several vehicles. Investigators followed a…

Twiggs County Schools look to prep students for data center jobs

Superintendent Dr. Mack Bullard says the district hopes to partner with the data center to provide work-based learning, internships, and even scholarships for Twiggs County High School students, as well as allow data center employees to discuss stem education and careers with elementary and middle school students.

September 30, 2025

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Signs protesting the recently approved Twiggs County data center still line the sides of Jeffersonville roads. But county leaders, such as School District Superintendent Dr. Mack Bullard, are moving forward with preparation. “We’re preparing our students for the future and not our past,” Dr. Bullard said. “And their future is in artificial intelligence.”…

Jones County deputies arrest women after welfare check finds children in ‘unfit’ home

Deputies say four children, including toddlers, were living in filthy conditions inside a Jones County home.

September 30, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Jones County Sheriff’s OfficeJONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two women face charges after deputies say they found four children living in unsafe conditions during a welfare check in Jones County. According to a news release from the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, deputies assisted the Department of Family and Children Services on Monday. When they entered the home, they found…

Atrium doctor offers resources ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Surgical oncologist Paul Dale said the Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center has resources for the community.

September 30, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An Atrium Health Navicent doctor is sharing tips and raising awareness ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Surgical oncologist Paul Dale said the Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center has resources for the community. Dale said breast cancer is the number one cancer that women can get throughout their lifetime. He said one in eight…

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Dublin City Schools Superintendent Frederick Williams announces retirement

Dr. Frederick C. Williams is retiring after more than three decades in education, citing family and personal interests while celebrating the district’s progress.

September 30, 2025

41NBC Web Producer,

Dr. Fred Williams – Photo: Dublin City SchoolsDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dublin City Schools Superintendent Dr. Frederick C. Williams announced Tuesday he will retire effective October 3, 2025. According to a statement from Williams, he’s served the district for all 32 years of his career in education. “Over the years, I have been privileged to work with a dedicated Board…

UPDATE: Arrest made after woman found dead at Sanford Arms Apartments in Macon

Deputies found the woman during a missing person investigation Thursday morning.

September 30, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Snapper Brundage (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (9/30/25): A 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of Teasha Ariele Colbert this month. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, the sheriff’s office’s Violent Crime Unit and the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force took Snapper Orlando Brundage into custody in Atlanta just after 1 p.m….

Sunshine returns to kickoff October

September 30, 2025

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – October begins Wednesday and sunnier conditions will return to Middle Georgia. This Evening It’s been another cloudy day across Middle Georgia resulting in a lot of high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. The wind has again been pronounced from the northeast as gusts have hovered around 20 mph. A couple of small showers remain…

UPDATE: Arrest made in August shooting on Harrison Road that left man dead

Deputies say the victim was found with a gunshot wound and later died at the hospital.

September 30, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Timothy Alan Hurt (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (9/30/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with a shooting last month that left a man dead. According to a news release, Timothy Alan Hurt was arrested on Tuesday. He’s charged with murder. Jail records show Hurt is 60 years old. He’s being held without bond. UPDATE…

Bibb County School District’s graduation rate tops state average for third year in a row

The Georgia Department of Education reports Bibb County’s 2025 graduation rate at 88.97%, with several schools setting records.

September 30, 2025

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Bibb county graduation rate increase (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the third year in a row, Bibb County schools have exceeded the state average graduation rate, marking another milestone for the district. Bibb County has had issues in the past with the number of their graduates walking at the end of the year, but the Georgia Department of…

GBI: Church treasurer and Dublin city clerk arrested in Laurens County theft case

Investigators say 35-year-old Heather Browning wrote and cashed false checks from Cedar Grove Methodist Church’s bank accounts.

September 30, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Laurens County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE: Dublin Mayor Joshua Kight released the following statement Tuesday afternoon: “The City has been notified of the arrest of Heather Browning, City Clerk, regarding an alleged theft concerning her church. Ms. Browning submitted her resignation, which was immediately accepted by the Mayor effective September 29, 2025. The charges do not involve the city. The clerk’s…

Bibb County School District hosts Lunch & Learn at Appling Middle School as a part of Attendance Awareness Week

“You got 60 years to turn up, you got 60 years to be lit, you got 60 years to go to the party, you got 60 years to have fun and all we are asking you to do is dedicate 12 years of your life, so that you can get everything you want out there,” said Belvin Ware, Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church.

September 30, 2025

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s Attendance Awareness Week and Bibb County School District hosted a Lunch and Learn at Appling Middle School in an effort to battle chronic absenteeism. Students enjoyed their lunch while listening to music and learning from local religious leaders and elected officials, along with a few student athletes from Mercer University’s basketball and…

Tech Report: Tesla probe urged, ChatGPT adds checkout, AI ads target emotions, crypto firms launch education drive

Two U.S. senators are calling for federal safety regulators to investigate Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” software.

September 30, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Two U.S. senators are calling for federal safety regulators to investigate Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” software, following an NBC News investigation that revealed driver complaints. Some Tesla owners said the technology failed to detect oncoming trains at railroad crossings. The lawmakers are urging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to launch a formal probe. The agency has already confirmed…

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Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores September 22-26

The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, September 22 and Friday, September 26.

September 30, 2025

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, September 22 and Friday, September 26. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…

Government shutdown looms as partisan divide widens

On the final day before a potential government shutdown, hope is fading for compromise on Capitol Hill.

September 30, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- On the final day before a potential government shutdown, hope is fading for compromise on Capitol Hill. Vice President J.D. Vance predicted the government would close, saying: “I think we’re headed to a shutdown because the Democrats won’t do the right thing.” After top congressional leaders met with President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance, both sides continued to…

Morning Business Report: Government shutdown threat, Amazon Prime changes, EA buyout

A looming government shutdown is raising new concerns for both Wall Street and Main Street.

September 30, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- A looming government shutdown is raising new concerns for both Wall Street and Main Street. Historically, shutdowns have had little effect on the stock market. But this time could be different, as President Donald Trump has threatened to make some of the federal furloughs permanent — potentially creating longer-term economic impacts. A prolonged shutdown could also delay the release…

Deadly mass shooting at popular North Carolina waterfront bar

A waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina became the scene of a horrific mass shooting over the weekend.

September 30, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- A waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina — popular with tourists — became the scene of a horrific mass shooting over the weekend. Authorities say the suspect, 40-year-old Nigel Max Edge, opened fire from a boat just feet from the deck of the American Fish Company, where dozens of people were gathered for live music. Prosecutors revealed in court…

Hollywood Minute: Stephen King adaptation, Jacinda Ardern doc, and Broadway star profile hit screens this week

Movie fans and documentary lovers have a packed lineup as September ends and October begins.

September 30, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- “The Life of Chuck” — based on Stephen King’s short story — arrives Tuesday, Sept. 30, on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD. For those who prefer the big screen, the film will return to theaters for one night only on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Also out Tuesday is “Prime Minister,” a new documentary on HBO Max that follows the…

The Georgia National Fair is back in Perry, drawing visitors from across the state for rides, concerts and food.

Melissa Barker, president and CEO of the Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce, said the events are open to the public.

The federal government is officially shut down after Congress failed to reach an agreement on a funding plan before the deadline.

Julie Andrews is marking a milestone today.

The Mercer Volleyball team is mourning the loss of one of their own after their battle with cancer, the team confirmed in a post on social media.

The 5-2, 1-0 FPD Vikings take on the 5-1, 0-1 Stratford Eagles for The End Zone's Week Eight Game of the Week

Fort Valley police say a 14-year-old faces multiple charges after officers tracked him with a K-9 during a series of vehicle break-ins.

Deputies say four children, including toddlers, were living in filthy conditions inside a Jones County home.

Surgical oncologist Paul Dale said the Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center has resources for the community.

Dr. Frederick C. Williams is retiring after more than three decades in education, citing family and personal interests while celebrating the district’s progress.

Deputies found the woman during a missing person investigation Thursday morning.

Deputies say the victim was found with a gunshot wound and later died at the hospital.

The Georgia Department of Education reports Bibb County’s 2025 graduation rate at 88.97%, with several schools setting records.

Investigators say 35-year-old Heather Browning wrote and cashed false checks from Cedar Grove Methodist Church’s bank accounts.

Two U.S. senators are calling for federal safety regulators to investigate Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” software.

The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, September 22 and Friday, September 26.

On the final day before a potential government shutdown, hope is fading for compromise on Capitol Hill.

A looming government shutdown is raising new concerns for both Wall Street and Main Street.

A waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina became the scene of a horrific mass shooting over the weekend.

Movie fans and documentary lovers have a packed lineup as September ends and October begins.

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