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Families of Apalachee High School shooting victims plan lawsuits against agencies

In northeast Georgia, families of three victims from last year’s Apalachee High School shooting say government failures contributed to the tragedy — and they plan to sue.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- In northeast Georgia, families of three victims from last year’s Apalachee High School shooting say government failures contributed to the tragedy — and they plan to sue. New ante litem notices accuse several agencies of negligence, including the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Barrow County School District. The families of Richard Aspinwall, Christian Angulo, and Mason Schermerhorn allege…
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Former FBI director James Comey indicted on federal charges

Former FBI Director James Comey is facing federal charges after a grand jury indictment alleging false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Former FBI Director James Comey is facing federal charges after a grand jury indictment alleging false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. The case centers on Comey’s 2020 testimony before a Senate committee, where he denied authorizing an FBI media leak. Sen. Ted Cruz pressed Comey during that testimony, asking, “Who’s telling the truth?” Comey responded that he…

The Baldwin Braves Look To Beat A Familiar Opponent In West Laurens For The End Zone's Game Of The Week
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Baldwin Braves Look to Bounce Back in Rivalry Clash With West Laurens

The 2-2 Baldwin Braves will face the 5-0 West Laurens Raiders in a Region 4-AAA Rivalry Matchup
Justin Dierkes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Braves are rested, recharged, and ready for a rivalry matchup after a bye week for The End Zone’s Week Seven Game of the Week. The Braves (2-2, 1-1 region), led by second-year head coach Kevin Patterson, are coming off a tough 41-18 loss to Harlem two weeks ago. Now, they head into their…

Northeast Raiders Battle It Out Against Dublin Looking To Remain Undefeated
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Northeast Remains Perfect in Region Play with a 20-0 Shutout Win Over Dublin

The 5-1 Northeast Raiders defeated Region 2-A D-1 opponent the 4-2 Dublin Fighting Irish 20-0 at Thompson Stadium Thursday night
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Thursday night at Thompson Stadium, the Northeast Raiders continued their high-powered offense, and their stellar defensive play with a shutout region win over the Dublin Fighting Irish. After losing at The Shamrock Bowl last season, the Raiders got their revenge. The Raiders didn’t score an offensive touchdown against the Irish in 2024. However, they…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Georgia state lawmakers weigh expanded access to medical cannabis

Advocates for Georgia’s medical cannabis program say the state’s restrictions on medical marijuana and hemp prevent thousands of Georgians with chronic conditions from getting the help they need.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Advocates for Georgia’s medical cannabis program say the state’s restrictions on medical marijuana and hemp prevent thousands of Georgians with chronic conditions from getting the help they need. On Thursday, a host of speakers came before state lawmakers at Mercer University, making the case that Georgia’s medical cannabis laws are outdated. The Hope…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Pride launches with art, tributes and events across downtown

Macon Pride and the Tubman Museum are honoring 22 LGBTQ2+ leaders while hosting art, drag, music and community events through the weekend.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Macon Pride Week Kick-off (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Pride and the Tubman Museum kicked off Pride Weekend with a celebration of visibility, unity and legacy, honoring 22 LGBTQ2+ leaders whose work has shaped arts, activism, historic preservation and community development across the region. This week’s celebration will showcase pioneers and trailblazers through history who have paved the…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

More rain likely Friday as the cold front stalls out

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The cold front has arrived in Middle Georgia and will linger over the state through Friday bringing more rain. This Evening Storms began in the mid afternoon in the western counties of Middle Georgia and will continue to push eastward through the evening and into tonight. While the severe threat has been contracted to only include…

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Warner Robins Burger Week returns with 20 restaurants competing

Twenty locally owned businesses are participating, offering burgers not available on their regular menus.
Tyrik Wynn,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins has kicked off its annual Burger Week, with local restaurants serving up exclusive creations in a bid for bragging rights. The citywide event, hosted by the City of Warner Robins and Visit Warner Robins, runs through September 28. Twenty locally owned businesses are participating, offering burgers not available on their regular menus. Props…

Free Dementia Caregiver Workshop Coming To Macon
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Free dementia caregiver workshop coming to Macon

The “Dealing with Dementia” workshop will be held October 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Anderson Conference Center.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Caregivers of people living with dementia will soon have access to free tools, strategies and support through an upcoming workshop in Macon. The “Dealing with Dementia” workshop will be held October 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, which is located at 3661 Eisenhower Parkway Suite MB102 in Macon. The…
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Families demand answers after deadliest U.S. plane crash in decades

The grief from the deadliest domestic plane crash in nearly 25 years continues to weigh heavily on families, who are now demanding accountability.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- The grief from the deadliest domestic plane crash in nearly 25 years continues to weigh heavily on families, who are now demanding accountability. Doug Lane, who lost his wife Christine and their 16-year-old son Spencer—a rising figure skating star—said families are prepared for a long fight. “Many of us have been asked whether we dread the idea of rehashing…
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Government shutdown looms as September 30 deadline nears

With just days left before the September 30 funding deadline, the U.S. government is on the brink of a shutdown.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- With just days left before the September 30 funding deadline, the U.S. government is on the brink of a shutdown. President Trump warned, “I think you could very well end up with a closed country for a period of time.” His administration has raised the stakes, threatening not just unpaid leave but permanent job losses for federal employees in…

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Featured, Weather

A pattern shift brings storms and cooler temperatures

Karen Williams,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A frontal boundary is approaching Georgia, and will bring with it instability and moisture. Periods of widespread rain are expected tonight through the end of  the short term period. Rainfall totals are going to range between 1 – 1.5 inches. Isolated higher amounts are possible, particularly over north Georgia, with up to around 3 to 4…
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Fallout grows after deadly shooting at Dallas ICE office

Questions are mounting in the wake of a deadly sniper attack at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Questions are mounting in the wake of a deadly sniper attack at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas. Top officials are promising tighter security nationwide. “We’ve seen a 1,000% increase in violent attacks against ICE officers,” said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, pledging to ensure agents can operate safely. On Wednesday, a gunman opened fire from…
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Morning Business Report: New home sales surge, Honda ends EV production, and Texas jobs hit record high

Sales of new homes jumped sharply in August, reaching their highest level in nearly four years.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Sales of new homes jumped sharply in August, reaching their highest level in nearly four years. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, sales surged more than 20 percent with 800,000 homes sold—before the Federal Reserve’s most recent interest rate cut. In the auto industry, Honda announced it is ending production of its all-electric ZDX crossover. The EV, scheduled to…
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Palestinian Authority leader addresses U.N. as Gaza death toll mounts

As famine and violence continue in Gaza, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas delivered a remote address to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- As famine and violence continue in Gaza, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas delivered a remote address to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. The Trump administration barred him from entering the U.S. by denying a visa, leaving Palestine’s ambassador to the U.N., Riyad Mansour, as its sole representative at the gathering. “If they think that this way they…
Around the World, Featured

Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and southern China after deadly path across Asia

Typhoon Ragasa, the world’s most powerful tropical storm so far this year, has pounded Hong Kong and southern China with wind gusts exceeding 120 miles per hour.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Typhoon Ragasa, the world’s most powerful tropical storm so far this year, has pounded Hong Kong and southern China with wind gusts exceeding 120 miles per hour. The massive storm churned across the South China Sea for days, its scale visible from space and prompting widespread alerts across China. In Hong Kong, torrential rains flooded streets, with seawater even…
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: Final trailer for Wicked: For Good released as Apple TV+ delays The Savant, Bernadette musical hits theaters

The final trailer has arrived for “Wicked: For Good,” the highly anticipated conclusion to the big-screen adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- The final trailer has arrived for “Wicked: For Good,” the highly anticipated conclusion to the big-screen adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the film will soar into theaters on November 21. Audiences looking for a more spiritual experience can catch “Bernadette of Lourdes: The Musical” in U.S. theaters this Sunday, September 28, and…

The Macon Bacon Hire Former Mlb Pitcher Jesse Litsch As New Head Coach
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Macon Bacon Hire Former MLB Pitcher Jesse Litsch as Head Coach

Litsch has at least four years' experience coaching in summer collegiate baseball
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon have hired former Major League pitcher Jesse Litsch as their new head coach for the 2026 season, the team announced. Litsch, who played eight years of professional baseball with the Toronto Blue Jays, appeared in 92 major league games between 2007 and 2011. He has spent the past four years coaching in…

West Laurens Raiders Running Back Ty Cummings Receives Player Of The Week For Week 6
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West Laurens’ Cummings Named GHSF Daily Week Six Player of the Week

Senior Raider Running Back Ty Cummings earned himself the honors after a big region road win over Harlem
Justin Dierkes,

DEXTER, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – West Laurens senior running back Ty Cummings has been recognized as the Week Six Player of the Week by the Georgia High School Football Daily for his performance in the Raiders’ 26-21 region win over Harlem last Friday night. Cummings rushed for 223 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries. His 62-yard touchdown run with…

West Laurens Raiders Looking To Continue Their Season Undefeated
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West Laurens Looks for Revenge in Rivalry Game Against Baldwin

The 5-0 West Laurens Raiders will host the 2-2 Baldwin Braves in a Region 4-AAA Rivalry Matchup
Justin Dierkes,

DEXTER, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Week Seven of the high school football season brings a Region 4-AAA rivalry as the undefeated West Laurens Raiders host the Baldwin Braves on Friday night at Raider Field inside Horseshoe Stadium, ‘The Shu’. West Laurens, 5-0 under fourth-year head coach Kip Burdette, is coming off a five-point region victory over Harlem, a team that…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Mercer University sets new record-breaking numbers

"Mercer offers an amazing combination of both size, quality and program offerings that you just can't find anywhere else."
Fiona King,

(Photo Credit: Fiona King /41NBC)Mercer Freshman MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University has reached a historic level of enrollment this year with 1,130 new residential undergraduate students arriving on campus, along with 114 transfer students, marking a record-breaking year for enrollment.  Mark Fox, Director of Residential Undergraduate Programs, says the most popular majors of the freshman are biology, biochemistry, and…

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Houston County fire stations to receive round-the-clock coverage after new hires

Houston County fire stations will now be staffed around the clock thanks to nine new firefighter positions approved by commissioners.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

HOCO hires 9 firefighters for 24/7 staffing (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Houston County Commissioners recently approved the hiring of nine new firefighters. This will allow eight Houston County fire stations to be staffed around the clock. Houston County fire Chief Chris Stoner says the population has increased in Houston County over the years, and the number of calls…

Secrets & Stilettos To Raise Awareness About Sex Trafficking, Ways To Support Survivors
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Secrets & Stilettos to raise awareness about sex trafficking, ways to support survivors

Tomieka Daniel, deputy director of Georgia Legal Services Program, said the event is free and open to the community.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Legal Services Program will host its 2025 “Secrets and Stilettos” luncheon Saturday in Macon, highlighting the issue of sex trafficking and providing resources for survivors. The event begins at 10 a.m. at the Anderson Conference Center, 5171 Eisenhower Parkway. The free forum is open to the public, but guests must register in advance as…

Cathy Ivey Community Library September 24 2025
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Upcoming library branch named after longtime board member, volunteer

The Middle Georgia Regional Library honors the late Catherine Ivey with new branch name
Finn Balfour,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Regional Library has named their newest branch the Cathy Ivey Community Library. According to MGRL, Catherine “Cathy” Ewing Ivey joined the Friends of the Library in 1978 as a member on it’s Board of Directors. Ivey also served four terms as president over the years. She continued her work with…