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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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41 Today, Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

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….

The End Zone Highlights: Brentwood Welcomes Gmc
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Brentwood welcomes GMC

The Bulldogs (0-2) lost to Crawford County 28-7 last week and had lost 12 in a row. The Eagles (2-0) had scored 57 points in their first two games while only giving up 10, including a shutout in Week 1.
Clayton Poulnott,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The GMC Bulldogs went on the road to take on the Brentwood Eagles on Friday night. The Bulldogs (0-2) lost to Crawford County 28-7 last week and had lost 12 in a row. The Eagles (2-0) had scored 57 points in their first two games while only giving up 10, including a shutout in Week 1….
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

16-year-old charged after false active shooter threat at Macon middle school

Deputies say the call was a false threat, and all students and staff were safe. The teen faces multiple charges.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 16-year-old has been arrested after deputies say he made a hoax active shooter call at Ballard Hudson Middle School on Friday afternoon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said the call came into the Macon-Bibb Emergency 911 Center at 2:46 p.m. The caller reported an active shooting inside the school on…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores and highlights from Week 3 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 3.
Clayton Poulnott,

The End Zone logoMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 3. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: Northside 13 Warner Robins 22 Washington County 0 Northeast 32 East Laurens 0 Bleckley County 40 Dodge County 46 Central 8 GMC 7 Brentwood 35 Perry 7 Houston County 12  …

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

Peach County community reflects on Hurricane Katrina tornado on 20-year anniversary

On August 29, 2025, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Middle Georgia, with tornadoes ripping through Peach and Taylor Counties.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: National Weather Service/NWS)FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – On August 29, 2025, the Robins Financial Credit Union in Fort Valley stands tall, open, and ready for business. But that wasn’t the case 20 years ago. It’s been two decades since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, where it caused severe damage and destruction to thousands of people and…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Piedmont Macon North welcomes two new primary care physicians

Dr. Abraham Butler and Dr. Nisarg Patel will provide family medicine and chronic condition care for Middle Georgia patients.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Piedmont Macon New Providers (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon North recently welcomed two new primary care providers, Dr. Abraham Butler and Dr. Nisarg Patel.  Dr. Abraham Butler is a board-certified family medicine physician caring for adolescents and adults. His special interests include obesity care, joint health, allergy management and preventive care. He says joining Piedmont was easy…

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Featured, Weather

Wet and cool holiday weekend

Karen Williams,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A shortwave digging across the Great Lakes region, that’s embedded within the broad trough at the mid-levels is working to nudge surface high pressure  offshore over the next day or so. Models suggest the high will be replaced by yet another high pressure system expanding into the Mid-Atlantic, setting the stage for some wedging over the…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Georgia leads U.S. in Black-owned businesses, new report shows

New research shows Georgia is leading the nation when it comes to Black entrepreneurship.
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – August is National Black Business Month, and new research shows Georgia is leading the nation when it comes to Black entrepreneurship. According to B2B Reviews, 34.49% of businesses in Georgia are Black-owned. That is the highest percentage of any state in the country. The report also shows Black-owned businesses in Georgia grew by 26.36% from 2023…