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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Milledgeville Mayor responds after deleted Facebook video draws criticism

Parham-Copelan says her message was about voting and remembering history.
Fiona King,

MAYOR PARHAM-COPELAN MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Milledgeville Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan is speaking out for the first time after a now-deleted Facebook video sparked attention online and drew criticism from some community members.  Some say they feel the mayor is bringing racism into politics. It’s been a week since Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan recorded the now viral video. The video was deleted…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cooler temperatures and drier conditions likely starting tomorrow

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMT) – Following a cold front over the weekend into today temperatures and dew points around Middle Georgia will drop. This Evening Skies are largely clear around Middle Georgia this afternoon and should stay that way through the evening and into tonight. Scattered cirrus clouds will be possible overnight but that should be all. Overnight lows will be…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Georgia National Fair offering $10 tickets in limited-time flash sale

The fair runs Oct. 2–12 in Perry, with tickets available online for $10 until Tuesday, August 26 at 9 p.m.
Tucker Sargent,

File (2023)PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter is holding a limited-time flash sale on tickets for the 2025 Georgia National Fair, according to a news release from the fairgrounds. The fair runs October 2–12 in Perry. Tickets are available for $10 per person during the flash sale, which began Monday morning and ends Tuesday, August 26,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Weather

Macon-Bibb EMA to give away 400 NOAA weather radios at Macon Mall

The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency wants to help residents stay prepared during severe weather
Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency is hosting a NOAA weather radio and pillow shaker/strobe light giveaway on Thursday, August 28, at the Macon Mall Meeting Center. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is part of National Emergency Management Awareness Month. EMA Director Spencer Hawkins said weather radios are a critical tool for…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Teacher of the Year Chef Stuart Hardy inspires students through culinary arts

Hardy, a certified executive chef with 20 years of experience, says his students are his success story.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Bibb County Teacher of the year Chef Stuart Hardy (Photo: 41NBC/ Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School District Teacher of the Year chef Stuart Hardy is an executive chef instructor at W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy. He teaches culinary arts, preparing students for a career in the culinary field. Chef Hardy has been cooking dishes in the…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Man identified after fatal plane crash reported in Baldwin County

Sheriff Bill Massee said Dluhos was a passenger on the plane and had his dog with him.
Tucker Sargent, Monica Diaz-Meek,

UPDATE (8/25/2025) A man has been identified after a fatal plane crash on Saturday, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office. The victim was identified as Robert Dluhos. According to a news release, the plane departed from Hilton Head, South Carolina, and was headed to Milledgeville. Sheriff Bill Massee said Dluhos was a passenger on the plane and had his…
Across the Nation, Featured

Americans brace for record Labor Day travel

Travel experts say a record number of people are expected to hit the skies and the roads.
Keenan Gibson,

( NBC)- With Labor Day weekend approaching, millions of Americans are preparing for summer’s final getaway. Travel experts say a record number of people are expected to hit the skies and the roads. United Airlines anticipates more than 3 million passengers this holiday weekend, nearly 250,000 more than last year. American Airlines is bracing for nearly 4 million travelers across…
Across the Nation, Featured, Tech Report

Tech Report: Apple launches call screening as US backs Intel, Coinbase warns on scams, Tesla hikes Cybertruck price

Apple is rolling out a new feature called Call Screening, designed to help iPhone users avoid unwanted calls.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Apple is rolling out a new feature called Call Screening, designed to help iPhone users avoid unwanted calls. When an unknown number dials in, the phone prompts the caller to state their name and reason for calling. That information is then transcribed and displayed on the screen. Users can respond through text, pick up, or hang up. If a…
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Twin brothers arrested for fatal Buffalo Wild Wings shooting in Milledgeville, police identify victim

Police say the situation started as an argument between two employees that turned physical before escalating to gunfire.
Tucker Sargent, Monica Diaz-Meek,

UPDATE (8/24/25): Milledgeville Police have identified the person who died after being shot at Buffalo Wild Wings on Saturday. According to a news release, the victim was 25-year-old Nytavious Stone. Police also revealed the identities of the two people arrested in connection with the shooting. 25-year-old Micha Shannon Brown is charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and possession…
Featured, Local News, Washington County

UPDATE: 24-year-old identified after boats capsize in Washington County

Sheriff Joel Cochran says rescue efforts are underway and DNR has been called to investigate.
Tucker Sargent, Monica Diaz-Meek,

UPDATE (8/25/2025) A man has been identified after fatally drowning in Washington County, according to Sheriff Joel Cochran. The victim was identified as 24-year-old Brandon Still Jr. of Warrenton. Cochran said four people were fishing August 24 at Hamburg State Park, with two people in each boat. One of the boats leaned over and began taking on water. “The boat…

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Fan Cam

FanCam: Memorial Stadium Comes Alive on Opening Night

Edward Smart,

The energy was electric Friday night at Memorial Stadium as Royals and Indians fans packed the stands to cheer on their teams. From students to parents, the community spirit was on full display. The 41NBC FanCam is powered by Ingleside Village Pizza—celebrating the fans who make Friday nights unforgettable. Categories: Fan Cam
Across the Nation, Around the World, Featured

US and Russia split on Ukraine peace talks as war rages on

Russia’s assault on Ukraine showed no signs of slowing down over the weekend.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Russia’s assault on Ukraine showed no signs of slowing down over the weekend, with strikes targeting energy infrastructure and even an American-owned electronics factory. As the fighting dragged on, Washington and Moscow offered sharply different views about the path to peace. Vice President JD Vance pointed to progress following President Trump’s separate meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and…
Across the Nation, Featured

Fires, dust storms, extreme heat slam the West

Fires, wind, and extreme heat created dangerous conditions across the West over the weekend.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Fires, wind, and extreme heat created dangerous conditions across the West over the weekend. In northern Nevada, Burning Man festivalgoers were caught in the middle of a freak dust storm, with winds gusting over 50 miles per hour. Videos showed tents collapsing, kitchens caving in, and people covered head-to-toe in dust as visibility dropped to near zero. Traffic into…
Across the Nation, Featured

Morning Business Report: Canada eases tariffs on US goods, Fed signals rate cut

Canada has announced it will remove retaliatory tariffs on a wide range of U.S. products that comply with the North American trade deal.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Canada has announced it will remove retaliatory tariffs on a wide range of U.S. products that comply with the North American trade deal. The move means many American-made consumer goods will no longer face a 25 percent tariff when imported into Canada. However, tariffs remain in place on U.S. steel, aluminum, cars, and trucks. A new report from the…
Across the Nation, Featured

Trump weighs deploying National Guard to Chicago, Democrats vow lawsuit

Illinois Democrats are vowing legal action if President Donald Trump moves forward with a plan to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago without state approval.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Illinois Democrats are vowing legal action if President Donald Trump moves forward with a plan to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago without state approval. Two officials confirmed the president is considering the move as part of his broader crackdown on crime and illegal immigration. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul called the idea unconstitutional, citing the Posse Comitatus Act,…

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Featured, Weather

Cooler temperatures start the new week

Karen Williams,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The main story for today will be that it’s our last day of humid conditions and rain chances through at least the middle of the upcoming week. A cold front has pushed through the state overnight into early Monday morning. It has ushered in a much drier and cooler airmass, with dewpoints crashing from the upper…
Across the Nation, Featured, Health

Legionnaires’ disease on the rise amid record heat

Health officials are warning of a growing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease as hotter temperatures strike cities across the country.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Health officials are warning of a growing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease as hotter temperatures strike cities across the country. The severe form of pneumonia has killed at least six people in New York City since late July and sickened more than 112 others. Nunzio Quinto, one of the affected patients, described his ordeal. “I started feeling a little lethargic….

The End Zone Highlights: Dodge County Hosts Bleckley County In Our Game Of The Week
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dodge County hosts Bleckley County in our Game of the Week

The Royals (1-0) beat Rutland 35-13 in Week 1. Zyion Love rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns. This was the first game for the Indians. Dodge County won a 19-16 nailbiter, and led the series 33-16.
Clayton Poulnott,

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bleckley County Royals traveled to Dodge County on Friday night to face the Indians. The Royals (1-0) beat Rutland 35-13 in Week 1.  Zyion Love rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns. This was the first game for the Indians. Dodge County won a 19-16 nailbiter, and led the series 33-16. Here’s Justin Dierkes with…

The End Zone Highlights: Northeast Takes On Southwest
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northeast takes on Southwest

The Raiders (0-1) lost to Peach County 33-14 last week. The Patriots (1-0) beat Macon County 38-13.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders battled the Southwest Patriots at Thompson Stadium on Friday night. The Raiders (0-1) lost to Peach County 33-14 last week. The Patriots (1-0) beat Macon County 38-13. Southwest hasn’t beaten Northeast since 2017. Tucker Sargent has the highlights. (Several of Friday’s games experienced weather delays. See all the scores here.) Categories: End Zone,…

The End Zone Highlights: Hawkinsville Hosts Schley County
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Hawkinsville hosts Schley County

The Wildcats (0-1) fell to Seminole County 39-14 in Week 1. Hawkinsville opened the season with a win for a second straight year, beating Marion County 28-18.
Clayton Poulnott,

HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Schley County Wildcats traveled to Hawkinsville Friday to take on the Red Devils in Week 2 of The End Zone. The Wildcats (0-1) fell to Seminole County 39-14 in Week 1. Hawkinsville opened the season with a win for a second straight year, beating Marion County 28-18. Schley County had won four straight in this…

The End Zone Highlights: Mary Persons Hosts Jackson
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Persons hosts Jackson

This was the season opener for the Bulldogs. Head Coach Brian Nelson, entering his 14th season, is looking to get his team back on track after a disappointing 2024, as the team went just 3-7 overall and 2-6 in Region 2-AAA. The Red Devils (1-0) beat Hardaway in Week 1.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mary Persons Bulldogs hosted the Jackson Red Devils in Week 2 on The End Zone. This was the season opener for the Bulldogs. Head Coach Brian Nelson, entering his 14th season, is looking to get his team back on track after a disappointing 2024, as the team went just 3-7 overall and 2-6 in Region…

The End Zone Highlights: Northside Welcomes Baldwin
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northside welcomes Baldwin

The Braves (0-1) lost to Perry 46-18 last week. The Eagles (0-1) also lost in Week 1, 20-14 to Eagle's Landing.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Braves traveled to Houston County for the second week in a row. This time, they faced the Northside Eagles at McConnell-Talbert Stadium. The Braves (0-1) lost to Perry 46-18 last week. The Eagles (0-1) also lost in Week 1, 20-14 to Eagle’s Landing. Baldwin was looking for revenge this year after Northside won…

The End Zone Highlights: Perry Travels To Peach County
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Perry travels to Peach County

The Panthers (1-0) beat Baldwin 46-18 in Week 1. They also beat the Trojans 49-39 last season. The Trojans (1-0) were also coming off a season-opening win after beating Northeast 33-14.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Trojans welcomed the Perry Panthers in Week 2 action Friday night. The Panthers (1-0) beat Baldwin 46-18 in Week 1. They also beat the Trojans 49-39 last season. The Trojans (1-0) were also coming off a season-opening win after beating Northeast 33-14. Peach County was looking to snap a three-game losing streak…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Two more juveniles arrested in connection with shooting of 12-year-old, bringing total to eight

The two arrests now bring the total to eight in connection with the shooting.
Tucker Sargent, Denise Turner,

UPDATE (8/22/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrests two more juveniles in connection with a shooting on August 17. They say investigators, along with the assistance of the SWAT team and Gang Unit, took two 14-year-old boys into custody inside of Murphy Homes in connection with the aggravated assault on Mint Green Lane. According to the sheriff’s office, both are…