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CDC officials resign in protest after Trump fires director

Four senior officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have resigned in protest.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)-Four senior officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have resigned in protest, citing political interference in public health decisions under the Trump administration. The move comes just weeks after President Trump fired CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez, less than a month into her tenure. Among those stepping down are leading experts in infectious diseases, vaccines, and public…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: US economy strengthens as tariffs loom, Wall Street closes at records

The U.S. economy grew at a stronger pace in the spring than initially estimated.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- The U.S. economy grew at a stronger pace in the spring than initially estimated, with gross domestic product boosted by business investment in structures, equipment, and intellectual property, along with steady consumer spending. Economists also noted that investments in artificial intelligence may be helping offset some of the weakness caused by tariffs. Retailer Gap warned that tariffs will weigh…
Across the Nation, Around the World, Featured

Russia launches one of largest aerial assaults on Ukraine as White House, Zelensky respond

The overnight bombardment marked Moscow’s second-largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the war began.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that President Donald Trump was “not happy” but “not surprised” by Russia’s latest massive attack on Ukraine, calling it part of a war that has dragged on for years. The overnight bombardment marked Moscow’s second-largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the war began. Ukrainian officials reported at least 21 people killed,…
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: Ryan Gosling leads new star wars film, Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons team up in Bugonia

Production is officially underway on Star Wars: Starfighter, with Ryan Gosling leading the cast.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN) -Production is officially underway on Star Wars: Starfighter, with Ryan Gosling leading the cast. Lucasfilm has also announced an impressive supporting lineup, including Matt Smith (Doctor Who, The Crown), Mia Goth (Suspiria, the X trilogy), Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge, Mufasa: The Lion King), and six-time Oscar nominee Amy Adams. The film is slated to hit theaters in May 2027….

Howard Defeats Rutland To Secure The Huslies First Win Of The Season
Across Georgia Sports, Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports

Howard Earns First Victory of the Season with a 20-13 Win over Rutland

The Howard Huskies imporved to 1-1 with a 20-13 win over the now 0-2 Rutland Hurricanes
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Thursday night, two winless Bibb County Schools battled under the lights of Thompson Stadium. The Rutland Hurricanes and the Howard Huskies. With both teams tied at seven, the Huskies capitalize first to go up 14-7.  However, the Canes respond with a score of their own, but fail the PAT, to keep Howard on top…

Veterans Look To Keep Up Momentum As They Face Off Against Starr's Mill
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Veterans Earns Second Win of the Season with an Overtime Warhawks Walkoff Win

Veterans improve to 2-1, already eclipsing their sole victory of 2024 with a 17-14 victory over Starr's Mill
Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Thursday night at Freedom Field, the Veterans Warhawks earn their second victory of the season with a 17-14 walkoff overtime win. Veterans went into the locker room up 14-0. However, the Warhawks gave up two fourth quarter touchdowns to the Panthers to tie this game up at 14 a piece. With a minute…

Joey Hiller Eclipses 1,200 Career Victories As Both A Baseball And Softball Head Coach
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Peach County Head Coach Joey Hiller Surpasses 1,200 Career Victories

The Trojans Softball and Baseball Head Coach reached the career mileston Monday in a 12-0 win over Warner Robins
Justin Dierkes,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County head coach Joey Hiller reached a rare milestone Monday, eclipsing 1,200 combined wins in baseball and softball after the Trojans’ 12-0 softball victory over Warner Robins. The achievement comes just two weeks after Hiller earned his 500th career softball win, becoming the 14th coach in Georgia to reach that mark. “It means…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb mayor pushes senior tax relief plan with new homestead exemptions

The plan would give seniors increasing exemptions at ages 65, 75 and 85 if approved by voters.
Fiona King,

Potential Tax Relief for SeniorsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller is taking steps to provide tax relief for senior homeowners. At a news conference on Thursday, Mayor Miller recommended that the commission pass a resolution asking local legislators to introduce a bill to create homestead exemptions for people 65 and older. Under his proposal, seniors would get an…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Officials offer tips to motorists ahead of Labor Day weekend

Labor Day 2024 saw 13,000 traffic citations and nearly 500 DUI arrests for drivers across the state according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. Georgia State Patrol says it investigated 13 fatalities over the holiday period.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Increased traffic means a higher risk of accidents. With millions of Americans set to travel this Labor Day, officials say safe travel is more important than ever. According to Georgia State Patrol data, the agency investigated 13 traffic fatalities over the Labor Day holiday in 2024. By being extra cautious, they say drivers…

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Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News

Dublin VA works to break stigma, protect veterans with Narcan training

The event offered veterans Narcan kits, overdose education and crisis resources.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Overdose Awareness Day (Photo:41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, thousands of people die from overdose in the United States each year. That’s why the Dublin VA Medical Center recognized Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday. “We have a booth here at the VA to offer Narcan to our veterans,” Clinical pharmacist practitioner Maddie Pelham…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain odds up to finish the week

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming low pressure system from the west will ramp up rain odds into the weekend for Middle Georgia. This Evening It’s been a relatively cloudy day for much of Middle Georgia however there hasn’t been much rain to this point. Odds for rain should stay pretty low through the evening however odds will climb overnight…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating Cedar Avenue shooting

Deputies say the victim’s injury is non-life-threatening. The case is still under investigation.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A person was shot Thursday morning on Cedar Avenue and taken to the hospital, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said he suffered a single gunshot wound to the leg. His injury was non-life-threatening. That’s all the information the sheriff’s office provided. “The incident is still under investigation,” the sheriff’s office said in an…
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Baldwin County senior center opens new library for senior participants

The addition of the library reflects the Center's commitment to enhance the quality of life for Baldwin County' older residents.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Baldwin County Senior Center opens a new library at one of its centers for its senior participates. Last Thursday, Overview Incorporated and the Baldwin County Senior Center held the ribbon cutting. Executive Director of Overview Incorporated Wanda Addeo said the library will give seniors a way to connect and share common interests. The participants can…

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Heart Of Georgia To Host 13th Annual Heart Of The Dragon Boat Races
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia to host 13th Annual Heart of the Dragon Boat Races

Betsy Fitzgerald, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia, said the event is a premier Southeast paddling competition.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia will host the 13th Annual Heart of the Dragon Boat Races on September 20 at Sandy Beach on Lake Tobesofkee in Macon. The event brings together professional, club and local teams from across the Southeast to race in one of the region’s premier paddling competitions. Teams also…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon’s Burke Mansion to host first overnight ghost hunt experience

The exclusive event will be held October 3, and will allow guests to spend the night in the 1887-built mansion while participating in an immersive paranormal investigation.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon and the Macon Beyond team are hosting an overnight ghost hunt at one of the city’s most historic landmarks, the Burke Mansion, according to Visit Macon. The exclusive event will be held October 3, and will allow guests to spend the night in the 1887-built mansion while participating in an immersive paranormal investigation. The…
Across the Nation, Featured

Minneapolis school shooting reignites gun debate

Minneapolis is reeling after a deadly school shooting that left two children dead and 17 others injured.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Minneapolis is reeling after a deadly school shooting that left two children dead and 17 others injured during the first week of classes at Annunciation Catholic School. Authorities said the gunman opened fire through the building’s stained glass windows before taking their own life. Mayor Jacob Frey urged the nation to move beyond condolences. “These kids were literally praying,”…
Across the Nation, Featured

Pilot rescued after small plane crashes into Atlantic off crowded beach

A dramatic rescue unfolded off the Atlantic coast earlier this month when a small plane crashed into the water, trapping its pilot inside.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- A dramatic rescue unfolded off the Atlantic coast earlier this month when a small plane crashed into the water, trapping its pilot inside. Newly released video shows firefighters pulling 57-year-old Mark Finkelstein out of the cockpit feet-first after his single-engine plane went down on August 2. First responders Chris Dunham, Chad Butchello and Austin Lancaster said Finkelstein was stuck…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Nvidia outlook rattles AI sector as Kohls jumps, Krispy Kreme faces pressure

Nvidia’s latest earnings outlook has rattled Wall Street,.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Nvidia’s latest earnings outlook has rattled Wall Street, raising concerns about a potential slowdown in the booming artificial intelligence sector. The company offered little clarity on its China business, a growing point of unease as U.S.-China trade tensions escalate. Roughly half of the world’s AI researchers are based in China, making the uncertainty more pronounced. Nvidia shares slipped following…

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Featured, Weather

Another dry day before rain arrives for the long weekend

Karen Williams,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pleasant late summer weather continues again today as  reinforcing dry air filters into Georgia. As surface high pressure slides east, a trough axis over the eastern U.S. will guide a wave into the South/Southeast on Thursday. Expect increasing cloud cover through the day Thursday and a return of isolated to scattered showers over East Central Georgia…

Warner Robins Looks To Extend Rivalry Streak With Northside In The 68th All Time Matchup
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Warner Robins Looks to Extend Rivalry Streak with Northside

The Warner Robins Demons lead the rivalry 42-25 all-time heading into the 68th matchup
Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s already week three of the high school football season, and one of the state’s biggest rivalries is set for Friday night at McConnell-Talbert Stadium. The Warner Robins Demons, led by third-year head coach and former quarterback Shane Sams, enter the rivalry matchup 1-1 after a 45-14 loss to Lee County and a 53-0…
Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Washington County, WMGT

UPDATE: Tennille man sentenced to 5+ years in federal prison for hate crime against postal worker

William Charles Franklin was sentenced to 66 months in prison, three years supervised release, and ordered to pay restitution, prosecutors said.
Monica Diaz-Meek, Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (8/27/25):  A Tennille man found guilty earlier this year of committing a hate crime against a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier has been sentenced to serve more than five years in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia. U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell sentenced 37-year-old William Charles Franklin on Wednesday to 66…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Stellantis investing $41M in new Mopar distribution center in Forsyth

The facility will store 88,000 auto parts, employ 90 local workers, and open in January 2027.
Fiona King,

Construction Underway at Mopar Parts Distribution Center FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new distribution center is coming to Monroe County.    Stellantis announced it’s investing more than $41 million to build a new 422,000 square foot Mopar parts distribution center in Forsyth. It will be located just off Interstate 75 near the Five Below distribution center on Rumble Road. The…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Real-time text available for 911 calls in Houston County

Dispatchers are trained to respond through real-time text, giving residents with hearing loss faster access to emergency help.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

911 call center text service (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to the Georgia Department of Human Services, one out of six people in Houston County struggles with hearing loss. This is a big reason the Houston County 911 Call Center set up a text service. “Real time text, if it’s activated on a cell phone, and they…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain chances begin to return Thursday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More cloud cover and a few spotty showers and storms are likely Thursday. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will become a partly cloudy night across Middle Georgia. No rain is likely tonight however the humidity will begin to uptick some starting tonight. Expect lows in the low to mid 60s accompanied by light wind from…