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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb deputies: Teen arrested after shots fired into hotel room near Zebulon Road

Deputies say Chase Alexander Clements was arrested September 10 with help from U.S. Marshals and campus police and is charged with aggravated assault.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (9/11/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a teenager has been arrested in connection to an August shooting that sent a bullet into a hotel room near Zebulon Road while two guests were sleeping. Deputies said they helped U.S. Marshals and the Bibb County Campus Police in arresting Clements. Jail records show Clements, who is…

Dickey Farms To Host Fall Festival
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Dickey Farms to host Fall Festival

Lee Dickey, the owner of Dickey Farms, said the event is open to the community.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Dickey Farms is inviting the community to celebrate the season with its annual Fall Festival. Dickey Farms will host the festival on September 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the farm. Lee Dickey, the owner of Dickey Farms, said the event is open to the community. Festival activities include hayrides, pig races, duck races, a…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Dublin VA Medical Center hosts annual September 11 ceremony

“We organize this ceremony every year to remember the families and the first responders who were sacrificed in that horrific attack on 9/11,” Interim Medical Center Director Lenearo Ashford said.
Denise Turner,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin held its annual 9/11 Remembrance Day ceremony. Employees and veterans welcomed the public to the Patriot Day and Day of Service and Remembrance event, which began at 8:30 a.m. at the campus flagpole. The program included a welcome address, a flag ceremony, recognition of first responders, the Pledge…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: U.S. businesses face soaring health costs, Oracle’s Ellison becomes world’s richest

U.S. businesses are bracing for the sharpest rise in employee health-insurance costs in more than 15 years.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- U.S. businesses are bracing for the sharpest rise in employee health-insurance costs in more than 15 years. Employer coverage is projected to surge about 9.5% in 2026, according to estimates from Aon. A separate employer survey by WTW pegged the increase at 9.2%. Insurers attribute the higher premiums to rising healthcare costs, including more expensive hospital care, greater use…
Across the Nation, Featured

Two students injured, suspect dead after Colorado school shooting

Two students were wounded and a juvenile suspect is dead following a shooting at Evergreen High School in the Denver area on Wednesday.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Two students were wounded and a juvenile suspect is dead following a shooting at Evergreen High School in the Denver area on Wednesday. Authorities say the gunman opened fire with a revolver, sparking chaos inside the school. Video from the scene showed terrified students fleeing and ringing the doorbell of a nearby home for safety. Brenner Johnson, a student…
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunite in Netflix thriller ‘The Rip’ as ‘Downton Abbey’ bids farewell

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are back together on screen.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are back together on screen. The Oscar-winning duo star as Miami cops in the upcoming Netflix crime thriller The Rip. The film follows the pair as they uncover a massive cache of cash during a raid. Viewers got their first look this week, with the film set to arrive in January. Fans of Downton…

The Endzone's Week 5 Matchup Features An Uncle Versus Nephew Showdown
Across Georgia Sports, End Zone, Game of the Week, Houston County, Local Sports, Sports

Family Ties Headline Veterans-Perry Game of the Week Matchup

It's Unlce versus Nephew as the Veterans Warhawks face off against the Perry Panthers in The Endzone's Week 5 Game of the Week
Justin Dierkes,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Another story line for the Game of the Week at the Panther Pit features an uncle and nephew squaring off for the first time in their careers as coaches. Veterans head coach Steven DeVoursney will be on the opposite sideline to face Perry offensive coordinator, and his nephew, Eric DeVoursney, as the Warhawks head…

Veterans Wants Revenge In Rivalry Matchup With Perry
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Veterans, Perry set for Houston County Rivalry matchup in the Week Five Game of the Week

The 2-1 Veterans Warhawks head to Perry to take on the 1-2 Panthers in The Endzone's Week 5 Game of the Week
Justin Dierkes,

KATHLEEN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Another week of high school football gears up another Houston County matchup in the Week Five Game of the Week. The Veterans Warhawks, 2-1 under new head coach Steven DeVoursney, appear to be off to a strong start after struggling last season. The Warhawks are preparing for their first of three consecutive Houston County matchups…
Featured, Hancock County, Local News

Life-sentenced inmate dies after ‘altercation’ at Hancock State Prison

Officials say inmate Andre Weems died after a Tuesday altercation and the case is under investigation.
Tucker Sargent,

SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed the death of an inmate at Hancock State Prison following an “altercation with multiple offenders” on Tuesday. According to a spokesperson, inmate Andre Weems died. The body was turned over to the county coroner and will be sent to the GBI crime lab to determine the official cause of death….

Macon Witches Float To Unite Community, Benefit Macon Periods Easier
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Macon Witches Float to unite community, benefit Macon Periods Easier

The event begins October 5 at Amerson River Park, with a float to Bragg Jam South River Access.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The annual Macon Witches Float invites participants to paddle the Ocmulgee River in costume while supporting a local cause. The event begins October 5 at Amerson River Park, with a float to Bragg Jam South River Access. Paddlers can decorate their kayaks, canoes or paddleboards, and a guest judge will award a $100 prize for best…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Railway crossing closures begin in Forsyth for safety improvements

GDOT says Norfolk Southern Railway is replacing rails at the crossings.
Tucker Sargent,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Drivers in Monroe County should expect detours this week and next as railway crossing work closes parts of State Route 83/SR 42 and Tift College Drive. According to a news release from the Georgia Department of Transportation, Norfolk Southern Railway is replacing rails at the crossings. The Tift College Drive crossing are closing Wednesday and Thursday,…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

City of Warner Robins breaks ground on eight new townhomes aimed at boosting workforce housing

Today, the city broke ground on eight new townhomes on Airman Boulevard, thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs' Community Home Investment Program (CHIP).
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC) WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins is working to increase home ownership among its local workforce. Today, the city broke ground on eight new townhomes on Airman Boulevard, thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ Community Home Investment Program (CHIP). “This is the first project that…

Georgia Premier Cross Country Course September 10 2025
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Middle Georgia State University opens new competition and event facilities at the Georgia Premier Cross Country Course

“We have the collegiate SIAC Conference coming, they’re coming up with their meet, the Georgia Independent Athletic Association, the Cherry Blossom 5K and a host of other colleges and schools will be using this facility,” said Dr. Christopher Blake, President of Middle Georgia State University. “So the timing of launching this could not be better.”
Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – MGA Knights have something new to look forward to as Middle Georgia State University celebrates with a ribbon cutting opening new competition and event facilities at Georgia Premier Cross Country Course. According to Middle Georgia State University, the new facilities are designed to help the University expand recreational and tourism opportunities in partnership…

Anna Lange
Across the Nation, Featured, Georgia News, Houston County, Local News

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
Across Georgia Sports, End Zone, Game of the Week, Houston County, Local Sports, Sports

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…