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House to vote on funding bill as government shutdown nears end

With a vote in the House expected today on a stopgap funding bill, the nation could soon see the end of the historic government shutdown
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- With a vote in the House expected today on a stopgap funding bill, the nation could soon see the end of the historic government shutdown — and many Americans are asking how long it will take for things to return to normal. The Senate has already approved the measure, and President Trump has signaled he would sign it, setting…
Across the Nation, Featured

Families sue Camp Mystic over deadly Texas flooding

The families of campers and counselors who died in the devastating July Fourth flooding at Camp Mystic in central Texas are suing the camp’s owners.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- The families of campers and counselors who died in the devastating July Fourth flooding at Camp Mystic in central Texas are suing the camp’s owners, alleging negligence and disregard for safety. The victims, remembered as “Heaven’s 27,” were among those caught when flash floods swept through the area last summer. More than a dozen families — including the parents…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

DA: Macon gang leader sentenced to 60 years in 2021 killing of 18-year-old Shamarian Chatfield

Prosecutors say 30-year-old Ishaaq Taylor, founder of the “Only the Shadows” Crip gang, shot and killed 18-year-old Shamarian “Bobby” Chatfield in a 2021 retaliation attack.
Tucker Sargent,

Ishaaq Taylor (File: 2021)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The leader of a violent Middle Georgia gang has been sentenced to 60 years, with 40 to serve, in the 2021 murder of 18-year-old Shamarian “Bobby” Chatfield. According to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, 30-year-old Ishaaq Taylor, founder of the “Only the Shadows” Crip gang, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, violating…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

Byron woman celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends

Lifelong Byron resident Lillian Williams says her faith and the love of those around her have carried her through a century of life and memories.
Gena Tripp,

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lillian Williams of Byron is celebrating her 100th birthday on Tuesday. A lifelong resident of Byron, Williams has called Villa Rose home for the past 11 years. She has been an active member of Byron Methodist Church and the Village Green Garden Club. Williams had an identical twin sister, Lucille Johnson. She was married for 51…

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Veterans honored at Coleman Hill ceremony hosted by MGA and Macon-Bibb County

The event at Coleman Hill honored the legacy of World War I soldiers and marked the tenth year of the annual Veterans Day tradition in Macon.
Gena Tripp,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University and Macon-Bibb County co-hosted a Veterans Day ceremony at Coleman Hill on Tuesday for the tenth straight year. The event, open to the public, was held at the Coleman Hill monument, which was established in memory of members of the 151st Machine Gun Battalion, 42nd Rainbow Division, who lost their lives during…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Honoring Veterans: Macon community honors veterans at Linwood Cemetery

The ceremony featured remarks from Mayor Lester Miller and Commissioner Stanley Stewart, honoring fallen Macon hero Sgt. Rodney Davis and veterans past and present.
Fiona King,

Veterans Day Program at Historic Linwood CemeteryMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon community gathered at the historic Linwood Cemetery on Veterans Day to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. The event drew veterans, their families, local leaders and residents. Speakers included Mayor Lester Miller and Commissioner Stanley Stewart, who spoke about unity and the lasting…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins moms’ group expands blessings box to help families during SNAP pause

The Moms Club of Warner Robins says its community blessings box is seeing increased use as families seek food and household supplies during the ongoing SNAP disruption.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Local moms club food panty (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With SNAP benefits still on hold for many families, some are turning to their communities for help. One Warner Robins moms’ group is doing just that with its blessings box, where families can come and receive food and supplies they need. The Moms Club started the box in…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Bibb County deputies respond to bomb threat at Mercer University

Law enforcement has determined the threat was false, according to the school's Director of Media Relations
Finn Balfour,

Photo: Gena TrippMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies and fire fighters have responded to a bomb threat at Mercer University’s Macon campus. According to Mercer University Director of Media Relations Jennifer Fairfield-Williams, bomb threat was called in against the Emily Parker Myers Admissions and Welcome Center. Williams says the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and Macon-Bibb Fire Department have determined the threat…
Across the Nation, Featured

Senate passes bill to fund government through January, setting up key House vote

The Senate has taken a major step toward ending the nation’s longest government shutdown, giving final approval overnight to a stopgap funding bill.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- The Senate has taken a major step toward ending the nation’s longest government shutdown, giving final approval overnight to a stopgap funding bill that keeps the government running through the end of January. The measure now heads to the House, where lawmakers — in recess since late September — are rushing back to Washington to vote. House Speaker Mike…
Across the Nation, Featured, Tech Report

Tech Report: Apple scales back iPhone Air plans, MrBeast expands team with major media hires

Apple is reportedly scrapping plans for a second-generation iPhone Air, just months after launching the ultra-thin model.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Apple is reportedly scrapping plans for a second-generation iPhone Air, just months after launching the ultra-thin model.According to The Information, production of the first iPhone Air has already been sharply reduced after lackluster sales since its September debut. The company had originally planned a follow-up for next fall featuring a lighter frame and longer battery life, but those plans…
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: Michael Jackson returns to the charts, Train announces 25th anniversary tour

Michael Jackson is back on the Billboard charts.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Michael Jackson is back on the Billboard charts.The legendary artist’s classic hit “Thriller” has re-entered the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 10 this week — making Jackson the first music artist in history to reach the Top 10 in six different decades. The record-breaking milestone highlights the lasting influence of the 1982 track, which remains one of the best-selling singles…
Across the Nation, Featured

Researchers at Scripps test weight-loss drug for long COVID relief

A new study at Scripps Research is exploring whether popular weight-loss drugs could help ease symptoms of long COVID.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- A groundbreaking new study at Scripps Research is exploring whether popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound could help ease symptoms of long COVID. Julia Moore Vogel, Ph.D., MBA, an assistant professor and senior program director at Scripps, says the clinical trial could mark a turning point.“I really hope this is the first successful clinical trial that can make…
Across the Nation, Featured

Trump administration weighs 50-year mortgage plan

The Trump administration is considering a major change to the housing market — introducing a 50-year mortgage option for homebuyers.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- The Trump administration is considering a major change to the housing market — introducing a 50-year mortgage option for homebuyers. The proposal aims to make homeownership more affordable by lowering monthly payments, but experts warn it could cost borrowers far more in the long run. “The younger generation isn’t probably gonna end up with the house paid off,” said…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Government shutdown impacts, 50-year mortgage proposal, and Disney’s newest ship

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues to impact the economy.
Keenan Gibson,

(LIIAMAX)- The longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues to impact the economy — with two missed monthly jobs reports, delayed inflation numbers, and other key data still pending. If lawmakers finalize a funding agreement, agencies are expected to quickly release the backlog of information, including five weeks’ worth of jobless claims. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is developing a 50-year…

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Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores November 3-7

The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, November 3 and Friday, November 7.
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, November 3 and Friday, November 7. 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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Across Georgia Sports, Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports

Macon GIAA Teams Spotlight Week 13 Touchdown Club Honorees

FPD and Stratford student-athletes shined under the lights last Friday for Week 13 of the High School Football Season
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Touchdown Club honored three GIAA Student Athletes for their performances on the gridiron last Friday. The Back of the Week award went to FPD Senior RB/DB Brady McHugh. The Vikings Senior had 146 total yards of offense and 4 touchdowns in the 42-7 win over Strong Rock. The Lineman of the Week went…

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Bibb County, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warming shelters open in Macon and Warner Robins as temperatures drop into 20s

Shelters at Haven Hope House in Warner Robins and Brookdale Resource Center in Macon are providing warm spaces and assistance as temperatures fall below freezing.
Tucker Sargent,

City of Warner Robins GovernmentMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With overnight lows expected to dip into the 20s, warming shelters are opening in Warner Robins and Macon to help residents stay safe from the cold. In Warner Robins, the Haven Hope House at 79 Green Street will open Monday, November 10, and Tuesday, November 11, beginning at 5 p.m. each evening….
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill” returns to theaters

Quentin Tarantino’s martial arts revenge saga is making a bloody comeback.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Quentin Tarantino’s martial arts revenge saga is making a bloody comeback. “Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair” — a unified cut of the two original films released in 2003 and 2004 — will hit theaters on December 5. The restored version runs more than four and a half hours, including a 15-minute intermission, and features a never-before-seen anime sequence…
Across the Nation, Featured, Tech Report

Tech Report: Being offline becomes the new status symbol as digital fatigue grows

More Americans are disconnecting from the internet and embracing real-world experiences.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- More Americans are disconnecting from the internet and embracing real-world experiences. Business Insider reports that many former “chronically online” users are turning to in-person communities — from running clubs to phone-free bars — seeking more meaningful, lasting connections. The shift is reshaping the dating world as well. Once-dominant apps are losing users amid burnout and stricter subscription models, with…

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Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for aggravated battery in Jones County

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME (1-877-682-7463).
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies in Middle Georgia and sharing the organization’s word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media outlets and law enforcement in eight Middle Georgia counties, offering anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following individuals are wanted: Justin Headd is wanted by the…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Trump proposes $2,000 “tariff dividend” while markets slide and healthcare costs rise

President Donald Trump is promising a $2,000 “tariff dividend” for every American, though he hasn’t explained who would qualify or when payments might go out.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- President Donald Trump is promising a $2,000 “tariff dividend” for every American, though he hasn’t explained who would qualify or when payments might go out. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told ABC’s “This Week” the dividends might come through tax cuts or credits instead of direct checks. Meanwhile, credit card giants Visa and Mastercard are nearing a deal to slightly…
Across the Nation, Featured

Senate advances stopgap funding bill, moving U.S. closer to ending record shutdown

The government is one step closer to reopening after the Senate voted late Thursday night to advance a stopgap funding bill.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- The government is one step closer to reopening after the Senate voted late Thursday night to advance a stopgap funding bill. The measure, a compromise between centrist Democrats and Republicans, funds much of the federal government through January. It also includes longer-term funding for military construction, veterans’ affairs, the legislative branch, and agriculture, while extending the SNAP food assistance…
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Cleveland Guardians pitchers charged in game-fixing scheme

Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers are at the center of a bombshell betting scandal shaking Major League Baseball.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers are at the center of a bombshell betting scandal shaking Major League Baseball. An indictment unsealed on Sunday charges Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz with multiple counts, including conspiracy, wire fraud, bribery, and money laundering. Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York allege the two intentionally threw balls instead of strikes during specific…
Bleckley County, Featured, Local News

Two dead after motorcycle crash on Daisy Adams Road in Bleckley County

Sheriff Daniel Cape shared condolences with the community after a motorcycle crash that claimed two lives Saturday night.
Tucker Sargent,

BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people died Saturday night following a motorcycle crash on Daisy Adams Road. According to a sheriff’s office social media post, the crash happened in the 500 block of Daisy Adams Road. Sheriff Daniel Cape said emergency crews from the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department and EMS responded to the scene. In an update…