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Bibb County schools bring back walking school bus to fight absenteeism

Beverly Wright, coordinator of Community Schools United, said absenteeism and tardiness typically spike after holidays, but the program has helped reduce both.

September 3, 2025

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County schools are restarting their “Walking School Bus” program to help students return to class after holidays. L.H. Williams Elementary and the United Way of Central Georgia’s Community Schools United host the initiative, where volunteers from the Pleasant Hill neighborhood walk students to school while discussing different topics along the way. Mystery guests greet students…

Forsyth man arrested in Monroe County meth trafficking case

He was booked into the Monroe County Jail, where he is being held without bond.

September 3, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Forsyth man is facing drug trafficking charges after deputies found more than 50 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested 51-year-old Thomas Ivey of Anderson Road on August 31 after stopping him for a traffic violation. Investigators said Ivey was found with about 51.3 grams of…

Positive Parenting: The Next Generation of Environmental Problem-Solvers

“These natural disasters are just going to continue, and we need to learn to live with them,” she told Ivanhoe.

September 3, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

TAMPA, Florida – Climate change isn’t just a growing threat, it’s a job opportunity. From coastal engineering to ecosystem restoration, environmental careers are on the rise, and they’re making a big impact. Today, we go to the beach with one young woman turning her passion into purpose and breakdown the top-paying environmental jobs that could inspire your kids to be…

Epstein survivors push for justice, demand release of full files

Nine survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse are stepping forward together, saying they have found strength in numbers.

September 3, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- After years of silence and pain, nine survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse — and relatives of women he victimized — are stepping forward together, saying they have found strength in numbers. “Alone we are afraid, together we are feared,” survivor Marikje Chartouni told NBC News in an exclusive interview. Another survivor, Wendy Avis, revealed she was just 14…

Morning Business Report: Google wins court battle, Amazon ends shipping perk

Google scored a major legal victory this week.

September 3, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Google scored a major legal victory this week as a judge ruled the company does not have to sell its Chrome browser or Android operating system. The decision marks a significant setback for the Justice Department, which argued Google operated as a monopoly. However, the court did rule that Google can no longer maintain exclusive search deals. Amazon is…

Man dead after firing at deputies during stolen vehicle chase in Warner Robins

Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle around 2:04 a.m. on September 3 when two people ran away on foot, the sheriff’s office said.

September 3, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after he fired at deputies while fleeing from a stolen vehicle early Wednesday morning in Warner Robins, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle around 2:04 a.m. on September 3 near the intersection of Houston Lake Road and Thomson Road in Centerville when two people…

Trump administration confirms plan to send National Guard to Chicago

The Trump administration has confirmed plans to send armed military personnel to Chicago,

September 3, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- After days of speculation, the Trump administration has confirmed plans to send armed military personnel to Chicago, citing ongoing gun violence in the city. President Donald Trump defended the move, saying, “Well, we’re going in. I didn’t say when we’re going in. When you lose, look, I have an obligation. This isn’t a political thing. I have an obligation.”…

UPDATE: Suspect killed in deputy confrontation after deadly Family Dollar shooting in Macon

Deputies say the suspect exchanged gunfire with law enforcement after running into the woods.

September 3, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Catrell Ford (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (9/3/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 43-year-old Catrell Tywan Ford was shot and killed during a confrontation with deputies Tuesday night, hours after investigators say he fatally shot 56-year-old Regina Darlene Smith and critically injured a 79-year-old man at the Family Dollar on Jeffersonville Road. Deputies say Ford fled the scene and…

A Hungry Houston County Bears Team Are Back For Revenge As They Take On The Warner Robins Demons

Houston County Hungry for Revenge in Non-Region Rivalry Matchup with Warner Robins

The 3-0 Bears head to the Mac to take on the 2-1 Demons

September 3, 2025

Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Another week of high school football brings a hometown throwdown in The Endzone’s Week 4 Game of the Week. The Houston County Bears, led by fourth-year head coach Jeremy Edwards, are off to a perfect 3-0 start once again this season, after a comeback home-opening victory over rival Perry. Now, the Bears prepare for…

City of Milledgeville approves $55 million in bonds for water system upgrade

For the past decade, aging infrastructure and bad weather have led to a series of water outages in Milledgeville, leaving residents and businesses without water for up to two days at a time.

September 2, 2025

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the past decade, aging infrastructure and bad weather have led to a series of water outages in Milledgeville, leaving residents and businesses without water for up to two days at a time. That’s why the city recently approved $55 million dollars in bonds, aimed at improving infrastructure and water service to customers….

Atrium Health Navicent Wellness Center helps people prepare for Macon Music Half Marathon

The 3rd annual Macon Music Half Marathon is November 22.

September 2, 2025

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent Wellness Center is helping people prepare for Macon Music Half Marathon. The Macon Music Half Marathon is set for November 22 and starts at 8 a.m. at Carolyn Crayton Park. The 13.1-mile course runs through downtown Macon, passing local landmarks tied to the city’s musical history, including Capricorn Studios, the Otis Redding Foundation,…

Macon Mural Festival returns September 12–14 with new downtown artwork

The free three-day event will feature new murals, guided tours and a Saturday night celebration.

September 2, 2025

Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Downtown Macon will transform into an open-air gallery this month as the Macon Mural Festival returns for its third year, bringing new artwork to local businesses and buildings. The Macon Arts Alliance is hosting the three-day event, which brings artists to the city to create colorful murals on local businesses and buildings. Festival coordinator Colin Penndorf…

UPDATE: GHSA fines Northeast, Southwest $1,500 each after football fight in Macon

Both football programs remain on Severe Warning Status for one year following the August 22 on-field fight.

September 2, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (9/2/25): The Georgia High School Association has fined both Northeast and Southwest High Schools $1,500 each and placed their football programs on “Severe Warning Status” for one year after a fight ended their August 22 game at Thompson Stadium, according to documents from the GHSA. GHSA Media Relations Director Marvin James said in an email that four Southwest players…

UPDATE: Deputies say body of Jeremiah Douglas Nesmith found in Bleckley County

The sheriff’s office says an autopsy will determine the cause of death, though no foul play is suspected.

September 2, 2025

Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Bleckley County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (9/2/25): Deputies recovered the body of 45-year-old Jeremiah Douglas Nesmith in a heavily wooded area off Trail Branch Road on Tuesday, according to a news release from the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said Nesmith had been missing since July 11. Investigators reported there are no signs of foul play at this time….

UPDATE: Warner Robins murder-suicide leaves three people dead

Police said the incident was family violence in nature. The names of those involved have not been released.

September 2, 2025

Tucker Sargent, Monica Diaz-Meek,

UPDATE (9/2/2025) Three people are dead following a murder-suicide early Saturday in Warner Robins, according to police. Investigators said they found a man and a woman dead at the scene from gunshot wounds. A second man was found suffering from a gunshot wound and was taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Police said the…

Houston County experts urge early hearing checks to protect health

Local health professionals say hearing screenings should start in your 20s to protect long-term wellness.

September 2, 2025

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Houston County hearing loss (Photo:41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than one in ten Houston County residents live with hearing loss, and local health experts say catching it early can make a difference for your overall health. “You are 60% less likely to fall when you are wearing your prescriptive hearing aids. If you have hearing loss at all,…

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Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores August 25-29

The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, August 25 and Friday, August 29.

September 2, 2025

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, August 25 and Friday, August 29. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…

Trump questions COVID vaccine effectiveness as CDC faces leadership shakeup

Amid rising cases and flu season, resignations and new guidelines spark confusion, with lawmakers preparing to press Health Secretary RFK Jr. for answers.

September 2, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- As cold and flu season approaches and COVID cases continue to rise, a leadership shakeup at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, coupled with new restrictive vaccine guidelines, has created widespread confusion about who is eligible for COVID shots. President Trump has weighed in, urging pharmaceutical companies to “justify the success of their various COVID drugs” and calling…

Morning Business Report: Americans set to bet $30 billion on NFL season

Americans are expected to wager a record $30 billion on this year’s NFL season, according to the American Gaming Association.

September 2, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Americans are expected to wager a record $30 billion on this year’s NFL season, according to the American Gaming Association. Sportsbooks like FanDuel and DraftKings are preparing for the biggest betting opportunity of the year, even as competition heats up from BetMGM and Caesars. At the same time, authorities are cracking down on illegal betting sites. Earlier this month,…

Hero dad rescues boy stranded on Hershey Park monorail

Parents and parkgoers at Hershey Park watched in fear as a young boy stood alone on the park’s monorail track, nearly 20 feet above the ground.

September 2, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- For twenty tense minutes, parents and parkgoers at Hershey Park watched in fear as a young boy stood alone on the park’s monorail track, nearly 20 feet above the ground. Witnesses described the child covering his ears as crowds screamed below, unsure of how the frightening scene would end. That’s when John Sampson, a father of three from the…

Trump administration eyes federal operation in Chicago

The Trump administration is signaling it may expand federal intervention into Chicago.

September 2, 2025

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- The Trump administration is signaling it may expand federal intervention into Chicago, weeks after calling for U.S. troops to take control of Washington, D.C. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said federal authorities plan to target violent offenders nationwide. “We will continue to go after the worst of the worst across the country like President Trump has told us to…

Another day of cool temps before a moderating trend

September 2, 2025

Karen Williams,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A large and somewhat cutoff low continues to meander over the Eastern U.S. today which will help keep a relatively cool and dry airmass in place over much of north and Middle Georgia. A broad surface high over the Appalachians in the northeast and a surface low spinning off the eastern Florida coastline make for a…

Week Three Macon Touchdown Club Players Of The Week

Macon Touchdown Club Honors Week Three’s Top Players

Macon TD Club's Week Three Players of the Week come from ACE, Northeast, and CFCA

September 2, 2025

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – It was an exciting and history-making Week 3 of the high school football season, and several players from Bibb County stood out under the lights. The Macon Touchdown Club has released its three top performers from last week’s action. The Backs of the Week are Central Fellowship Christian Academy senior running back and defensive back…

Abundance of sunshine begins September

September 1, 2025

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Below average temperatures and mostly sunny skies begin the new week across Middle Georgia. This Evening Labor Day has been gorgeous weatherwise across Middle Georgia with several spots today only climbing into the upper 70s and lower 80s for afternoon highs. The wind has also added a pleasant breeze from the northeast at 5-15 mph. Overnight…

Beverly Wright, coordinator of Community Schools United, said absenteeism and tardiness typically spike after holidays, but the program has helped reduce both.

He was booked into the Monroe County Jail, where he is being held without bond.

“These natural disasters are just going to continue, and we need to learn to live with them,” she told Ivanhoe.

Nine survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse are stepping forward together, saying they have found strength in numbers.

Google scored a major legal victory this week.

Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle around 2:04 a.m. on September 3 when two people ran away on foot, the sheriff’s office said.

The Trump administration has confirmed plans to send armed military personnel to Chicago,

Deputies say the suspect exchanged gunfire with law enforcement after running into the woods.

The 3-0 Bears head to the Mac to take on the 2-1 Demons

For the past decade, aging infrastructure and bad weather have led to a series of water outages in Milledgeville, leaving residents and businesses without water for up to two days at a time.

The 3rd annual Macon Music Half Marathon is November 22.

The free three-day event will feature new murals, guided tours and a Saturday night celebration.

Both football programs remain on Severe Warning Status for one year following the August 22 on-field fight.

The sheriff’s office says an autopsy will determine the cause of death, though no foul play is suspected.

Police said the incident was family violence in nature. The names of those involved have not been released.

Local health professionals say hearing screenings should start in your 20s to protect long-term wellness.

The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, August 25 and Friday, August 29.

Amid rising cases and flu season, resignations and new guidelines spark confusion, with lawmakers preparing to press Health Secretary RFK Jr. for answers.

Americans are expected to wager a record $30 billion on this year’s NFL season, according to the American Gaming Association.

Parents and parkgoers at Hershey Park watched in fear as a young boy stood alone on the park’s monorail track, nearly 20 feet above the ground.

The Trump administration is signaling it may expand federal intervention into Chicago.

Macon TD Club's Week Three Players of the Week come from ACE, Northeast, and CFCA

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