Across the Nation, Featured

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.
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…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

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.
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,…
Across the Nation, Featured

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.
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…
Across the Nation, Featured

Trump administration eyes federal operation in Chicago

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

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Featured, Weather

Another day of cool temps before a moderating trend

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
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports

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
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…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Abundance of sunshine begins September

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

L.H. Williams Elementary partnering with First Choice Primary Care for new health clinic

L.H. Williams had a 34% chronic absenteeism rate during the 2024-2025 school year. Leaders expect the new clinic to help offset systemic barriers facing the Pleasant Hill community.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is working to keep students and staff healthy and in the classroom. The district is partnering with First Choice Primary Care to open a third school-based health center, this one at L.H. Williams Elementary School. L.H. Williams had a 34% chronic absenteeism rate during the 2024-2025 school year….

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478 Cookout and Block Party brings unity, wellness and music to Macon

The Labor Day weekend event featured DJs, food, wellness activities, and a focus on community.
Fiona King,

478 Cookout and Block PartyMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – About 1,000 people marked this Labor Day weekend at Macon’s Henderson Stadium, as musicians, vendors and residents filled came together Sunday for the inaugural 478 Cookout and Block Party. Music and dancing brought energy to the stadium, with local DJs rotating throughout the day. Radio personality and program director Tex James of…

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Bibb County, Community Calendar, Entertainment, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Ghost hunt planned at Macon’s Burke Mansion this fall

For the first time, visitors will be able to explore Burke Mansion after dark during an immersive ghost hunting event on Friday, October 3rd.
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon and the Macon Beyond team are offering a ghost hunting experience this fall, led by actress and producer Carrie Genzel, known for her roles in The Walking Dead and Supernatural. She will be joined by paranormal investigator Jonathan Morgan and spiritual medium Morrighan Lynne. Genzel said the night will bring together history and ghost…
Around the World, Featured

Israel claims killing senior Hamas spokesman as famine worsens in Gaza City

Israel says it has killed Abu Obeida, the longtime spokesman for Hamas.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Israel says it has killed Abu Obeida, the longtime spokesman for Hamas, in an airstrike on Gaza City. Obeida was among the most senior Hamas officials still alive, though Hamas has not confirmed his death. The strike comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presses forward with plans for a full ground assault on Gaza City, calling it Hamas’s last…
Across the Nation, Featured

Pope, leaders call for action after Minneapolis mass shooting at church

A memorial  lined the steps outside Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, honoring the victims of  Wednesday’s mass shooting.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- A memorial  lined the steps outside Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, honoring the victims of  Wednesday’s mass shooting. “We are here as believers, Catholics, to support this Christian community,” said Helen Morrell and Gayle Kitchel, who attended Mass over the weekend. Authorities say the shooter opened fire Wednesday morning outside Annunciation School, aiming into the church as students gathered…
Across the Nation, Featured

Federal judge blocks deportation of Guatemalan children from Texas

Guatemalan children narrowly avoided deportation Sunday after a federal judge temporarily blocked their removal from the United States.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Guatemalan children narrowly avoided deportation Sunday after a federal judge temporarily blocked their removal from the United States, halting a late-night operation by the Trump administration. The children, who were seen deplaning on a Texas tarmac, had been placed on planes and buses bound for Guatemala when U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan issued an emergency order stopping their deportations…
Across the Nation, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Advances in medicine drive cancer death rates lower despite rising cases

Cancer remains one of the world’s leading causes of death, claiming an estimated 10 million lives each year.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Cancer remains one of the world’s leading causes of death, claiming an estimated 10 million lives each year. But according to The Economist, those numbers can be misleading. The rising toll is largely tied to people living longer, which increases the chances of developing cancer. When adjusting for age, cancer rates have actually declined over the past 30 years,…
Entertainment, Featured

Hollywood Minute: Mortal Kombat 2 delayed to May 2026, PBS documentary premieres

Fans of the hit video game franchise "Mortal Kombat" will have to wait a little longer for the next big-screen battle.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Fans of the hit video game franchise “Mortal Kombat” will have to wait a little longer for the next big-screen battle. Warner Brothers has delayed the release of “Mortal Kombat II,” which was originally set to debut this October. The highly anticipated sequel, starring Karl Urban, will now open in IMAX and other theaters on May 15, 2026. Meanwhile,…
Across the Nation, Featured

Trump threatens federal crackdown in Chicago

A political storm is brewing in Chicago as the city braces for a possible federal crackdown ordered by the Trump administration.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- A political storm is brewing in Chicago as the city braces for a possible federal crackdown ordered by the Trump administration. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has already been active in Chicago and Illinois but said more resources are on the way. “We’ve already had ongoing operations with ICE in Chicago and throughout…
Across the Nation, Featured, Health

Rising COVID cases and new vaccine rules spark confusion

As new COVID-19 cases climb across the country, hospitals are beginning to feel the strain
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- As new COVID-19 cases climb across the country, hospitals are beginning to feel the strain — and new vaccine guidance is adding to the confusion. Last week, the FDA narrowed approvals for the COVID vaccine to adults 65 and older, as well as younger people with underlying health conditions. The change comes under the leadership of Health and Human…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Five new school zone speed cameras going live in Macon-Bibb this week

Drivers will receive only warnings for the first 30 days before citations begin in October.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to slow down as five new school zone cameras will be activated starting this week. According to a sheriff’s office news release, the cameras will begin operating on Wednesday, September 3. For the first 30 days, through October 3, drivers caught speeding in the zones will receive only…
Featured, Local News, Peach County

1 hospitalized after Saturday night shooting in Fort Valley

One person is in the hospital after being shot Saturday night in Fort Valley.
Tucker Sargent,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is in the hospital after being shot Saturday night in Fort Valley. According to a Fort Valley Police Department news release, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Hinton Street just before 8 p.m. When they arrived, they found a “male victim” lying on the ground bleeding. Police say officers performed CPR…

The End Zone Highlights: Warner Robins Takes On Northside In Our Game Of The Week
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins takes on Northside in our Game of the Week

The Eagles (0-2) had lost their first two games by a combined 11 points. When it comes to this rivalry, Northside had lost eight straight to the Demons. This is the longest streak, winning or losing, for either team in this series, which dates back to 1964. The Demons (1-1), beat Fayette County 53-0 last week after falling to Lee County 45-7 in the season opener.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s the biggest rivalry in Georgia. The Northside Eagles took on the Warner Robins Demons at McConnell-Talbert Stadium on Friday night. The Eagles (0-2) had lost their first two games by a combined 11 points. When it comes to this rivalry, Northside had lost eight straight to the Demons. This is the longest streak, winning…

The End Zone Highlights: Perry Visits Houston County
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Perry visits Houston County

The Panthers (1-1) lost to Peach County 27-6 last week after beating Baldwin 46-18 in the season opener. Perry had lost to Houston County three straight season. The Bears (2-0) had scored 87 points in the first two games. Houston County beat Perry 31-17 last season.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Bears hosted the Perry Panthers in Week 3 of The End Zone. The Panthers (1-1) lost to Peach County 27-6 last week after beating Baldwin 46-18 in the season opener. Perry had lost to Houston County three straight season. The Bears (2-0) had scored 87 points in the first two games. Houston County…

The End Zone Highlights: East Laurens Visits Bleckley County
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: East Laurens visits Bleckley County

The Falcons (0-1) were coming off a bye week after losing their season opener to Johnson County, 27-21. The Royals (1-1, 0-1 in 2-A Division I) lost to Dodge County 31-29 last week. Bleckley County had beaten the Falcons 10 straight times. The last time East Laurens won this matchup was in 2009.
Clayton Poulnott,

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The East Laurens Falcons traveled to Bleckley County to take on the Royals in Week 3 of The End Zone. The Falcons (0-1) were coming off a bye week after losing their season opener to Johnson County, 27-21. The Royals (1-1, 0-1 in 2-A Division I) lost to Dodge County 31-29 last week. Bleckley County had…

The End Zone Highlights: Washington County Travels To Northeast
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Washington County travels to Northeast

The Golden Hawks (1-1, 1-0) had lost four straight to Northeast. The Raiders beat Southwest 30-8 last week in the region opener after losing the season opener to Peach County.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washigton County Golden Hawks visited the Northeast Raiders on Friday night. The Golden Hawks (1-1, 1-0) had lost four straight to Northeast. The Raiders beat Southwest 30-8 last week in the region opener after losing the season opener to Peach County. Check out the highlights from Thompson Stadium.   Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports…

The End Zone Highlights: Central Hosts Dodge County
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THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Central hosts Dodge County

The Indians (1-0, 1-0) won the season and region opener last week 31-29 over Bleckley County. Dodge County beat Central 42-12 last season. The Chargers (0-2, 0-1) were shut out by ACE on Monday 35-0 to start the region schedule. Central has lost 14 in a row and was 1-22 in its last 23 games.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Central Chargers welcomed the Dodge County Indians to Ed Defore Sports Complex on Friday night. The Indians (1-0, 1-0) won the season and region opener last week 31-29 over Bleckley County. Dodge County beat Central 42-12 last season. The Chargers (0-2, 0-1) were shut out by ACE on Monday 35-0 to start the region schedule….