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Featured, Jones County, Local News

UPDATE: Developer withdraws Jones County data center application ahead of meeting

The developer has withdrawn the application for the proposed data center project but could reapply in the future.
Taylor Gilchrist, Tucker Sargent,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)UPDATE (10/20/25):  The developer behind the proposed data center project in Jones County has withdrawn its application, according to Planning and Zoning Director Tim Pitrowski. Pitrowski confirmed in an email to 41NBC that the data center will no longer be discussed at Monday night’s meeting. He said if the developer chooses to reapply, the public will be…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Forsyth Police receive $23,000 grant to boost traffic enforcement and safety

The grant will fund training, enforcement and public education efforts to reduce crashes and improve road safety in Forsyth.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Traffic enforcement grant (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield) FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth Police Department has received a $23,000 traffic enforcement grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to promote safe driving and reduce crashes. Lieutenant Kimberly Barnett says the grant supports several initiatives, including increased enforcement against impaired or distracted driving, promoting seat belt use and funding equipment and…

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Featured, Weather

Cooler but seasonal temps start the week

Karen Williams,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High pressure has begun to build across the ArkLaMiss stretching east into Georgia. We will get a real taste of Fall to kick off the work week with dry conditions and cool temperatures across North and Central Georgia. Temperatures in the 40s this morning will rise into the upper 60s to mid 70s by the afternoon….
Around the World, Featured

Thieves pull off daring daylight jewelry heist at the Louvre

French authorities are investigating an elaborate daylight jewelry heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN) – French authorities are investigating an elaborate daylight jewelry heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, one of the most famous and heavily visited museums in the world. Officials say thieves made off with what they describe as “priceless” jewelry from the museum’s Apollo Gallery, home to the French Crown Jewels and other royal treasures. “It does appear that…
Across the Nation, Featured

Vance signals U.S. officials may visit Israel amid fragile Gaza ceasefire

Vice President J.D. Vance says an administration official will likely travel to Israel soon.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Vice President J.D. Vance says an administration official will likely travel to Israel soon, following renewed violence between Hamas and Israeli forces in Gaza. “We want to go and check on how things are going,” Vance said, adding that while the ceasefire remains in effect, tensions are far from resolved. According to Col. Cedric Leighton (Ret., U.S. Air Force),…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Deputies: Man dies in motorcycle crash in Houston County

A North Carolina man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Houston County early Sunday morning.
Tucker Sargent,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A North Carolina man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Houston County early Sunday morning. According to a Houston County Sheriff’s Office news release, the crash happened around 3 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 41 and Lakeview Road. Deputies say 39-year-old Zachary Allen Eddy was driving a 2023 Indian Chieftain north on Highway…

The End Zone Highlights: Bleckley County Visits Dublin In Our Game Of The Week
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Bleckley County visits Dublin in our Game of the Week

The Royals (6-1, 5-1) had won five straight coming into the game. Bleckley County last beat the Fighting Irish in Dublin two years ago. The Fighting Irish (5-2, 5-1) were coming off a bye last week. Dublin beat the Royals 48-17 last season and led the overall series 17-2.
Clayton Poulnott,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bleckley County Royals went on the road to take on the Dublin Fighting Irish in our Week 10 Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Royals (6-1, 5-1) had won five straight coming into the game. Bleckley County last beat the Fighting Irish in Dublin two years ago. The Fighting Irish (5-2, 5-1)…

The End Zone Highlights: Ace Battles Southwest
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: ACE battles Southwest

The Gryphons (4-3, 3-3) came into the game on a three-game losing streak. The Patriots (2-5, 1-5) came into the game having lost two straight and were only scoring 15.7 points per game.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons took on the Southwest Patriots at Ed Defore Sports Complex on Friday night. The Gryphons (4-3, 3-3) came into the game on a three-game losing streak. The Patriots (2-5, 1-5) came into the game having lost two straight and were only scoring 15.7 points per game. Tucker Sargent has the highlights. Categories: End…

The End Zone Highlights: Stratford Takes On Mount De Sales
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford takes on Mount de Sales

The Eagles (6-2, 1-2) beat Mount de Sales 56-13 last season and had won four in a row over the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers (2-6, 1-1) were coming off a bye after shutting out Tattnall 10-0 two weeks ago.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mount de Sales Cavaliers hosted the Stratford Eagles in Week 10 of The End Zone. The Eagles (6-2, 1-2) beat Mount de Sales 56-13 last season and had won four in a row over the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers (2-6, 1-1) were coming off a bye after shutting out Tattnall 10-0 two weeks ago. Here’s Bill…

The End Zone Highlights: Peach County Hosts Bainbridge
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Peach County hosts Bainbridge

The Trojans (7-0, 2-0) were coming off a bye week. Peach County was scoring 37.0 points per game and was ranked #2 in AAA behind Sandy Creek. The Bearcats (0-7, 0-2) lost to the Trojans last year, 45-14.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Trojans hosted the Bainbridge Bearcats on Friday night in Week 10 of The End Zone. The Trojans (7-0, 2-0) were coming off a bye week. Peach County was scoring 37.0 points per game and was ranked #2 in AAA behind Sandy Creek. The Bearcats (0-7, 0-2) lost to the Trojans last year,…

The End Zone Highlights: West Laurens Hosts Hephzibah
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: West Laurens hosts Hephzibah

The Raiders (7-0, 5-0) were scoring 42.3 points per game coming into the matchup and were ranked #9 in AAA. The Rebels (3-5, 2-4) lost to West Laurens 56-28 last season.
Clayton Poulnott,

DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The West Laurens Raiders welcomed in the Hephzibah Rebels to The Horseshoe on Friday night. The Raiders (7-0, 5-0) were scoring 42.3 points per game coming into the matchup and were ranked #9 in AAA. The Rebels (3-5, 2-4) lost to West Laurens 56-28 last season. Check out the highlights.   Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports…

The End Zone Highlights: Houston County Welcomes Coffee
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Houston County welcomes Coffee

The Bears (7-0, 2-0) were coming off a bye. Houston County was scoring 43.1 points per game and had kept its last five opponents to 14 or fewer points. They were ranked #5 in 5A. The Trojans (3-4, 1-1) were also coming off a bye. Coffee shut out Houston County last season 14-0 and led the overall series 10-3.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Bears hosted the Coffee Trojans in Week 10 of The End Zone. The Bears (7-0, 2-0) were coming off a bye. Houston County was scoring 43.1 points per game and had kept its last five opponents to 14 or fewer points. They were ranked #5 in 5A. The Trojans (3-4, 1-1) were…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bobby Brown, others bring star power to Macon’s Fall Fest 2025

Music legend Bobby Brown is taking the stage in Macon this weekend for Fall Fest 2025, and he says fans can expect nothing short of an unforgettable show.
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Grammy Award–winning performer, best known for his chart-topping hits like My Prerogative and Every Little Step, spoke with 41NBC News ahead of the festival. Brown says he’s bringing the full experience for fans. “There’s a couple of surprises,” Brown said. “I brought along my team, my background singers, my dancers, my band and we plan on…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores and highlights from Week 10 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 10.
Clayton Poulnott,

The End Zone logoMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 10. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: Bleckley County 19 Dublin 42 ACE 35 Southwest 21 Central Fellowship 14 Windsor 16 Stratford 49 Mount de Sales 3 Bainbridge 7 Peach County 45 Hephzibah 7 West Laurens 42 Coffee…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County School District celebrates completion of Harry B. Thompson Complex

The project began with improvements to the adjacent football stadium. The facility now houses offices for the district’s Athletic and Safety and Risk Management offices, as well as an employee wellness center with a gym, and facilities for the campus police department.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today, the Bibb County School District celebrated the completion of the Harry B. Thompson Complex. The project began with improvements to the adjacent football stadium. The facility now houses offices for the district’s Athletic and Safety and Risk Management offices, as well as an employee wellness center with a gym, and facilities for…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins celebrates upcoming opening of Haven Hope House

Haven Hope House will be Warner Robins' first full-service homeless shelter, accommodating more than 50 guests.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins leaders say construction hiccups and gaps in funding may have delayed the opening of the Haven Hope House, but they were never going to deny it. “We know it was in the lord’s timing,” said Brian Wise, Supervisor of the Haven Hope House. “And I mean, I could not believe…

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Featured, Johnson County, Local News

Missing Johnson County man with dementia found safe after two-day search

Authorities say James Tompkins was found safe Friday and taken to a hospital for evaluation after a multi-agency search effort.
Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Johnson County EMA/Johnson County Sheriff’s OfficeWRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Johnson County man reported missing Wednesday has been found safe following a large search effort involving multiple agencies, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management Agency. The sheriff’s office said James Tompkins was found Friday and taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation. Tompkins, who has…
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Byron man convicted on 18 counts of child sexual exploitation

Prosecutors say iInvestigators found disturbing videos on two devices belonging to Benjamin Frank Smith, who was convicted Thursday in Peach County.
Tucker Sargent,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Peach County jury has convicted a Byron man on 18 counts of child sexual exploitation following an undercover investigation that began more than seven years ago. According to a news release from the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, jurors found Benjamin Frank Smith guilty Thursday after five hours of deliberation. Prosecutors said disturbing…

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Featured, Jones County, Local News

Man charged with aggravated assault after Jones County shooting

Deputies say Kenneth Kitchens Jr. was arrested after a shooting that sent one person to the hospital in stable condition.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Jones County Sheriff’s OfficeGRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is in custody after deputies say he shot someone Thursday in Jones County. According to a news release from the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a person shot on Morris Stevens Road. When they got there, they learned the suspect, identified as Kenneth Kitchens Jr.,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Sports

Macon-Bibb Firefighters tee off to support Muscular Dystrophy Association

The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department spent the morning on the greens, all for a good cause.
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Firefighters and community members came together Friday for the department’s annual MDA Golf Tournament at Bowden Golf Course. The event raises money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, which supports research and advocacy for people living with neuromuscular diseases. “It’s a great event for us because all the proceeds that we get from this tournament we actually…

Sonny’s Bbq Brings New Fall Flavors To Middle Georgia
Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Sonny’s BBQ Brings New Fall Flavors to Middle Georgia

As the weather cools down, Sonny’s BBQ is heating things up with a brand new fall menu.
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The restaurant chain, known for its slow-smoked meats and Southern hospitality  is rolling out seasonal dishes that bring comfort and creativity to the table. Brad Fink, owner and pitmaster of several Sonny’s BBQ locations across Middle Georgia, stopped by the 41NBC studio to show off some of the new flavors and share his barbecue expertise. Also…
Across the Nation, Featured, Tech Report

Tech Report: Smart glasses, AI cyberattacks, digital remittances, Bezos’ space prediction

EssilorLuxottica is doubling down on the future of smart glasses, investing in eyewear that lets users play music and take photos — all hands-free.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- EssilorLuxottica is doubling down on the future of smart glasses, investing in eyewear that lets users play music and take photos — all hands-free. The company’s CEO says he believes glasses will eventually replace much of what smartphones do today. The push follows Meta’s September unveiling of its $799 Ray-Ban display glasses during the Connect developer event — signaling…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Mortgage rates dip as housing market cools; stocks, drugmakers fall amid tariff pressures

There’s a bit of relief for potential homebuyers this week.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- There’s a bit of relief for potential homebuyers this week. Freddie Mac reports the average rate on a 30-year mortgage slipped to 6.27%, down from 6.3% last week. Analysts say a slowing job market, the government shutdown, and economic uncertainty have helped push rates slightly lower. Shares of Eli Lilly & Co. and Novo Nordisk dropped in late trading…
Across the Nation, Featured

Robocalls and scam texts surge to six-year high, watchdog warns

Americans are getting more robocalls and scam texts than ever before.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- If it feels like your phone never stops buzzing, you’re not imagining it. Americans are getting more robocalls and scam texts than ever before. The Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) says spam robocalls are up 20 percent, reaching a six-year high. That’s an additional 420 million calls and texts every month as scammers use artificial intelligence to impersonate real…