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Court rules Houston County didn’t discriminate by denying coverage of gender-affirming surgery

11th Circuit reverses rulings in deputy’s gender-affirming surgery case
Associated Press,

ATLANTA (AP) — A federal appeals court has reversed previous court rulings that found a Georgia county illegally discriminated against a sheriff’s deputy by failing to pay for her gender-affirming surgery. In its ruling Tuesday, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found in an 8-5 decision that Houston County’s policy of denying coverage did not violate the civil rights…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Salvation Army Macon gets computer lab, vans, and shelter upgrades

Blevins says giving back is important because you never know the next persons story.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

The Salvation Army host ribbon cutting (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Salvation Army of Macon has added new resources including a computer lab, vans, and upgrades to its shelters thanks to donations from the Peyton Anderson Foundation and Navicent Health. The contributions funded a lab with 11 desks and 10 laptops, a 12-passenger van for the veterans program,…

Warner Robins To Host Burger Week
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Warner Robins Burger Week showcases $10 burgers at 20 local restaurants

There are 20 restaurants participating in Warner Robins Burger Week.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins Burger Week is bringing 20 local restaurants together to serve exclusive $10 burgers not found on regular menus. The event runs September 19–28 and encourages people to explore the city’s food scene while supporting locally owned businesses. Participants can download a free Burger Week Pass to check in at restaurants, track their visits…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Restaurant Week brings exclusive menus and big dining discounts

Susannah Cox Maddux, publisher of Macon Magazine, said more than a dozen downtown businesses are participating.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon’s first Restaurant Week begins Friday, bringing discounts, exclusive menus and prize opportunities to downtown diners. Macon Magazine and NewTown Macon are partnering to host the event. Susannah Cox Maddux, publisher of Macon Magazine, said more than a dozen downtown businesses are participating. She said restaurants are preparing exclusive dishes for the weeklong event, with four…
Around the World, Featured

President Trump criticizes Israeli strike in Qatar amid Gaza ceasefire talks

President Donald Trump voiced frustration overnight after Israel launched a strike in Qatar targeting Hamas leadership
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- President Donald Trump voiced frustration overnight after Israel launched a strike in Qatar targeting Hamas leadership — an attack Qatar denounced as cowardly and illegal. “I was very unhappy about it, very unhappy about every aspect… we’ve got to get the hostages back, but I was very unhappy about the way that went down,” Trump said. He also wrote…
Across the Nation, Featured

Emergency declaration behind D.C. federal takeover expires

The emergency declaration allowing federal control of Washington, D.C., expired today, according to the mayor’s office.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- The emergency declaration allowing federal control of Washington, D.C., expired today, according to the mayor’s office. By law, President Donald Trump cannot oversee the city’s police force for more than 30 days without congressional approval. Analysts expect Trump will continue his deployment of the D.C. National Guard and a surge of federal law enforcement. “This was one of the…
Across the Nation, Featured

Federal charge filed in Charlotte train stabbing of Ukrainian refugee

A new federal charge has been filed against the man accused of fatally stabbing a Ukrainian refugee last month on a light rail train in Charlotte, North Carolina
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- A new federal charge has been filed against the man accused of fatally stabbing a Ukrainian refugee last month on a light rail train in Charlotte, North Carolina. Surveillance video captured the attack, showing 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska being repeatedly stabbed as she sat on the train. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson, holding back tears, described how Zarutska had fled the…
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: Lady Gaga extends tour; Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson star in musical drama

Lady Gaga is extending her Mayhem Ball Tour.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Fresh off winning four trophies at the MTV Video Music Awards, including Artist of the Year, Lady Gaga is keeping the momentum going by extending her Mayhem Ball Tour. After a run of shows in Japan this January, Gaga will return to the U.S. on Valentine’s Day with 21 North American concerts scheduled over two months, spanning coast to…

Perry Prepares To Pounce On The Warhawks After Back To Back Losses
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Perry Looks to Bounce Back in Week 5 Homecoming Matchup with Veterans

The 1-2 Perry Panthers host the 2-1 Veterans in the 16th all-time matchup for The Endzone's Week Five Game of the Week
Justin Dierkes,

PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Another week of high school football brings another Houston County showdown in the Week 5 Game of the Week. At Herb St. John Stadium, the 1-2 Perry Panthers, led by ninth-year head coach Kevin Smith, are coming off a bye week after dropping their last two rivalry games. In both matchups, Perry held first-half leads…

Fire Station 10 September 9 2025
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb County Fire Department holds Push-In Ceremonies for two new Firetrucks

“Firefighters would go back to the fire station with those steamers and they would actually unhook the horses and cool the horses down and make sure that they were ready for the next call and back in shape and at the time, all the firefighters, after the horses were cooled down, they would actually push the steamer back into the fire station,” said Shane Edwards, Fire Chief for the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department.
Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Over at Fire Station #10, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department unveiled and held a Push-In Ceremony for one of its new Sutphen 100-foot platform ladder trucks on Tuesday. Firefighters, District Commissioners, and community members helped push the truck into the bay as firefighters loaded it with equipment officially bringing it into service. According…

Piedmont Shares Tips For Cold, Flu Season
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Piedmont shares tips for cold, flu season

Spencer Smith, a certified physician assistant at Piedmont Urgent Care, said there has been an uptick in sickness.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont is sharing tips for cold and flu season as fall and winter approach. Spencer Smith, a certified physician assistant at Piedmont Urgent Care, said there has been an uptick in sickness. “We see an uptick in viruses and bacterias and things like that,” Smith said. “We have a lot of volume.” Smith said Piedmont Urgent…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

More beautiful weather likely Wednesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Another sunny day with highs below average is expected Wednesday around Middle Georgia. This Evening A sunny and breezy Tuesday has been nothing short of fantastic outdoor weather across Middle Georgia for early September. It will be a pretty cool night as temperatures dip into the upper 50s for most of the region. A couple of…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins police training center set to open by December

The 4,800-square-foot facility will include classrooms, administrative offices and defensive tactics training space.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Warner Robins Police training center progress (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins police training center is close to being finished after several months of work. The previous building was torn down to meet the needs of a modern police force. Warner Robins Police Chief Wayne Fisher says the new center will help improve the police force….

Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration To Honor Southeastern Native American Cultures
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Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration to honor Southeastern Native American cultures

The event is hosted by the National Park Service and Ocmulgee Mounds Association in partnership with the Muscogee Creek Nation.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration will honor Southeastern Native American cultures this weekend at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. The event is scheduled for September 13–14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The event is hosted by the National Park Service and the Ocmulgee Mounds Association in partnership with the Muscogee Creek Nation. Organizers…
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

County Line Store could be unincorporated Monroe County’s first liquor store

The County Line Store on Thomaston Road is applying for a liquor license following voter approval of packaged sales earlier this year.
Denise Turner,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents living in unincorporated Monroe County will soon find out if they’ll get their first liquor store. On September 29, the Monroe County Zoning Board will hear an application about it. On October 7, the application will pass on to the Monroe County Board of Commissioners for a final vote. Monroe County Public Information Officer…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Four women arrested in felony shoplifting case at Macon Bath & Body Works

Deputies said a call came in to the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center around 11:03 a.m. Monday reporting multiple women concealing merchandise inside store bags.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several suspects were arrested in connection with a shoplifting investigation at Bath & Body Works on Presidential Parkway, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said a call came in to the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center around 11:03 a.m. Monday reporting multiple women concealing merchandise inside store bags. The women fled in a dark Honda Accord. A…

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Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores September 1-5

The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, September 1 and Friday, September 5.
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 1 and Friday, September 5. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…
Featured, Local News

23-year-old critically injured in Shurling Drive shooting

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left a 23-year-old man critically injured early Tuesday morning.
Keenan Gibson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left a 23-year-old man critically injured early Tuesday morning. The incident was reported around 3:33 a.m. to the Macon-Bibb Emergency 911 Center. Deputies were dispatched to the 2300 block of Shurling Drive after receiving reports of a disabled vehicle that had struck a fire hydrant. When officers…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Apple unveils iPhone 17 Air as markets hit new highs, lumber prices fall, McDonald’s brings back value meals

Apple is set to showcase its thinnest and lightest iPhone yet at its big event today.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Apple is set to showcase its thinnest and lightest iPhone yet at its big event today. The iPhone 17 Air marks the company’s first major redesign in years, featuring a slimmer frame while maintaining a 6.6-inch screen. The device is expected to sacrifice some battery life and include just a single rear camera. Elsewhere in the economy, lumber prices…
Across the Nation, Featured, Health

New federal covid vaccine rules spark pushback in Minnesota

The FDA approved a new round of COVID vaccines, but eligibility was limited to people 65 and older, or anyone six months and older with underlying health conditions.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- For years, the COVID vaccine has been widely available to anyone six months and older. But that is changing under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In August, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new round of COVID vaccines, but eligibility was limited to people 65 and older, or anyone six months and older with…

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Bibb County, Fashion, Featured

Macon Fashion Week launches this fall

Fashion is stepping into the spotlight in Middle Georgia this fall.
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The inaugural Macon Fashion Week is set for Nov. 2-8, bringing together designers, students, and cultural voices. The week will feature runway shows, panel discussions, workshops, and pop-up events across the city. Organizers say the goal is to celebrate creativity and highlight sustainable fashion practices. Before the main event, the public is invited to the MFW…
Around the World, Featured

Six killed in Jerusalem bus stop shooting as Netanyahu vows to intensify Gaza campaign

The moment of terror was caught on camera in Jerusalem, where two Palestinian gunmen opened fire on people waiting at a bus stop on Monday.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- The moment of terror was caught on camera in Jerusalem, where two Palestinian gunmen opened fire on people waiting at a bus stop on Monday. Video shows the first shots ringing out, followed by panicked crowds screaming and running for safety. Another angle captures the rush to escape as the attack unfolded. Israeli police say six people were killed…
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South Korea-U.S. ties strained after ICE raid at Hyundai plant

South Korea’s top diplomat is in Washington today at a tense moment for relations between Seoul and Washington.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- South Korea’s top diplomat is in Washington today at a tense moment for relations between Seoul and Washington, as the detention of hundreds of South Korean nationals in Georgia sparks outrage abroad. Roughly 300 workers were taken into custody last week after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, along with other agencies, raided a Hyundai plant under construction near Savannah….

Macon Touchdown Club Honors Weeks 1 4 Football Standouts
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Macon Touchdown Club honors Weeks 1-4 football standouts

Members of the Touchdown Club got together for the first time this season to honor those student athletes
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Another exciting week of football led to the first Macon Touchdown Club ceremony of the season. At the Macon Methodist Home for Children and Youth, club members gathered to honor three of the best players in the area for standout performances from Weeks 1 through 4. While the Week 1 through 3 honorees have already…